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LA Rev Stat § 45:1374 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1374. Local governmental authority

RS 1374 - Local governmental authority A. A local governmental subdivision's authority to regulate the holder of a certificate is limited to the following items: (1) A requirement that the holder of a certificate which is providing cable service or video service within the local governmental subdivision register with the local governmental subdivision and maintain a current point of contact. (2) The establishment of reasonable guidelines regarding the use of PEG access programming streams or channels. B. A local governmental subdivision shall allow the holder of a certificate to install, construct, and maintain a network within public rights of way and shall provide the holder of a certificate with open, comparable, nondiscriminatory, and competitively neutral access to the public rights of way. If during the installation, construction, or maintenance of said network, the holder disturbs any public right of way, the holder shall replace and restore the public right of way to a condition reasonably comparable to the condition of the public right of way existing immediately prior to such disturbance. All use of public rights of way by the holder of a certificate is nonexclusive, and a local governmental subdivision may not discriminate against the holder of a certificate regarding any of the following items: (1) The authorization or placement of a network in public rights of way. (2) Access to a building or other property. (3) Utility pole attachment terms. C. Nothing contained in this Chapter shall impair the lawful exercise of existing police powers of the local governmental subdivisions in which cable service or video service is delivered, including but not limited to the right to require construction permits and utility pole attachment agreements. Acts 2008, No. 433, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1375 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1375. Discrimination prohibited

RS 1375 - Discrimination prohibited A. A cable service provider or video service provider that has been granted a certificate shall not deny access to service to any group of potential residential subscribers based on the race or income of the residents in the local area in which such group resides. B. For purposes of determining whether a cable service provider or video service provider has violated the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, cost, density, distance, and technological or commercial limitations shall be taken into account. The inability to serve an end user because a holder is prohibited from placing its own facilities in a building or property shall not be found to be a violation of Subsection A of this Section. Use of an alternative technology that provides a comparable content, service, and functionality shall not be considered a violation of Subsection A of this Section. This Section may not be construed as authorizing any general construction or deployment requirements on a cable service provider or video service provider in contravention of R.S. 45:1368. Acts 2008, No. 433, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1376 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1376. Compliance

RS 1376 - Compliance If the holder of a certificate is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be in noncompliance with the requirements of this Chapter, the court shall order the holder of the certificate, within a specified reasonable period of time, to cure the noncompliance. If the holder fails to cure in accordance with the court's order, the court may remedy such noncompliance. Acts 2008, No. 433, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1377 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1377. Applicability of other laws

RS 1377 - Applicability of other laws A. Nothing in this Chapter shall apply to a local governmental subdivision which has a home rule charter existing or adopted when the Constitution of Louisiana was adopted on April 20, 1974, and which is governed by Article VI, Section 4 of the Constitution of Louisiana. However, a local governmental subdivision operating pursuant to such a home rule charter provision may by ordinance elect to be governed by the provisions of this Chapter. B. With respect to local governmental subdivisions which have home rule charters adopted after the Constitution of Louisiana was adopted on April 20, 1974, and which are governed by Article VI, Section 5 of the Constitution of Louisiana and with respect to other local governmental subdivisions without home rule charters, such local governmental subdivisions are denied the authority to adopt ordinances that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter. C. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to alter existing law regarding expropriation of property by a cable service provider or video service provider. Acts 2008, No. 433, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1378 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1378. Conforming amendments

RS 1378 - Conforming amendments Except as provided in Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the provisions of this Chapter supersede any inconsistent provisions of state law, including but not limited to the following: (1) R.S. 9:1253. (2) R.S. 33:4361, 4401, and 4405. (3) R.S. 38:2869, 3087.37, 3087.57, 3087.97, 3087.117, 3087.227, and 3087.265. (4) R.S. 45:781(B). Acts 2008, No. 433, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1451 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1451. Definitions

RS 1451 - Definitions "Reporter" shall mean any person regularly engaged in the business of collecting, writing or editing news for publication through a news media. The term reporter shall include all persons who were previously connected with any news media as aforesaid as to the information obtained while so connected.  "News Media" shall include (a) Any newspaper or other periodical issued at regular intervals and having a paid general circulation; (b) Press associations; (c) Wire service; (d) Radio; (e) Television; and (f) Persons or corporations engaged in the making of news reels or other motion picture news for public showing.  Acts 1964, No. 211, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1452 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1452. Conditional privilege from compulsory disclosure of informant or source

RS 1452 - Conditional privilege from compulsory disclosure of informant or source Except as hereinafter provided, no reporter shall be compelled to disclose in any administrative, judicial or legislative proceedings or anywhere else the identity of any informant or any source of information obtained by him from another person while acting as a reporter.  Acts 1964, No. 211, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1453 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1453. Revocation of privilege; procedure

RS 1453 - Revocation of privilege; procedure In any case where the reporter claims the privilege conferred by this Part, the persons or parties seeking the information may apply to the district court of the parish in which the reporter resides for an order to revoke the privilege. In the event the reporter does not reside within the state, the application shall be made to the district court of the parish where the hearing, action or proceeding in which the information is sought is pending. The application for such an order shall set forth in writing the reason why the disclosure is essential to the protection of the public interest and service of such application shall be made upon the reporter. The order shall be granted only when the court, after hearing the parties, shall find that the disclosure is essential to the public interest. Any such order shall be appealable under Article 2083 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure. In case of any such appeal, the privilege set forth in R.S. 45:1452 shall remain in full force and effect during pendency of such appeal.  Acts 1964, No. 211, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1454 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1454. Defamation; burden of proof

RS 1454 - Defamation; burden of proof If the privilege granted herein is claimed and if, in a suit for damages for defamation, a legal defense of good faith has been asserted by a reporter or by a news media with respect to an issue upon which the reporter alleges to have obtained information from a confidential source, the burden of proof shall be on the reporter or news media to sustain this defense.  Acts 1964, No. 211, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1456 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1456. Service of subpoenas; motion to quash or obtain additional time; award of costs

RS 1456 - Service of subpoenas; motion to quash or obtain additional time; award of costs  A. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, upon a showing of good cause therefor, a subpoena issued to any news media organization, reporter, custodian of records, photographer, or other representative of any news media organization, which is governed by R.S. 45:1455 through 1458, shall be served at least ten days prior to the return date specified in the subpoena.  B. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude or limit the right of the news media organization, reporter, photographer, custodian of records, or other representative of any news media organization to seek an order with respect to a subpoena pursuant to Article 1354 or Article 1426 of the Code of Civil Procedure, including, without limitation, an order continuing the return date specified in the subpoena or quashing the subpoena on the ground that additional time is reasonably necessary for compliance with the subpoena.   C. In a proceeding to quash any subpoena governed by R.S. 45:1455 through 1458, the court may, after contradictory hearing, grant reasonable attorney fees and expenses to the prevailing party in the contradictory hearing.   Acts 1987, No. 803, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1457 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1457. Payment of cost of compliance; deposit into registry of court

RS 1457 - Payment of cost of compliance; deposit into registry of court A. Upon receipt of a subpoena governed by R.S. 45:1455 through 1458, the news media organization, reporter, custodian of records, photographer, or other representative of any news media organization shall notify the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena of the reasonable cost of compliance with the subpoena and the method of calculating the cost.  B. Upon receipt of notification of the cost of compliance as provided in Subsection A of this Section, the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena shall deposit into the registry of the court money or other security in the amount of such cost not less than two days prior to the return date specified in the subpoena. If this amount is not timely deposited, the subpoenaed party may file an affidavit with the court or tribunal setting forth that fact and no further compliance with the subpoena shall be necessary.  C. The cost of compliance calculated by the subpoenaed party shall be presumed to be reasonable unless the party requesting issuance of the subpoena requests a hearing, and the court finds, after such hearing, that the cost of compliance calculated by the subpoenaed party is not reasonable, in which case the court shall make an adjustment of the amount deposited into the registry of the court. The court may, after contradictory hearing, grant reasonable attorney fees and expenses to the prevailing party in that contradictory hearing.  D. Any amount deposited into the registry of the court pursuant to this Section shall be taxed as court costs pursuant to the rules governing the proceeding.  Acts 1987, No. 803, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1458 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1458. Application to other proceedings and discovery

RS 1458 - Application to other proceedings and discovery The provisions of R.S. 45:1455 through 1458 shall apply to subpoenas issued in connection with all legislative hearings, administrative proceedings, grand jury hearings and proceedings conducted under Article 66 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The provisions of this Chapter shall also govern all subpoenas issued in connection with depositions or other discovery authorized by law.  Acts 1987, No. 803, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1500 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1500. Regulation of radio common carriers

RS 1500 - Regulation of radio common carriers The Louisiana Public Service Commission shall exercise over and in relation to radio common carriers the powers conferred by this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 634, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1501 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1501. Definitions

RS 1501 - Definitions A. The word "commission" when used in this Chapter means the Louisiana Public Service Commission.  B. The word "commissioners" when used in this Chapter means the commissioners of the Louisiana Public Service Commission.  C. The term "radio common carriers" when used in this Chapter includes every corporation, company, association, partnership and persons and lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever owning, operating or managing a radio common carrier or public "for hire" radio service engaged in the business of providing a service of radio communications between mobile and base stations, between mobile and land stations, including land line telephones, between mobile stations or between land stations, but not engaged in the business of providing a public land line message telephone service or a public message telegraph service.  D. Notwithstanding any provisions of R.S. 45:781 through 45:790 inclusive, or any provision of this Chapter, the term "radio common carrier" as used in this Chapter shall not be construed to mean a company operating under the provisions of Title 45, Chapter 8, of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, and no such radio common carrier shall have any of the powers, rights or duties provided for and prescribed by said Title 45, Chapter 8.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 634, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1502 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1502. Rates; service; rules and regulations

RS 1502 - Rates; service; rules and regulations The rates of every radio common carrier shall be just, reasonable, and not unduly preferential; the service of every such carrier shall be adequate and not unduly preferential, and the rules and regulations of every such carrier shall be just, reasonable and not unduly preferential. It shall be the duty of the commissioners to prescribe appropriate rules and regulations, and to make such orders as may be necessary and proper, to insure that such radio common carrier rates, services, rules and regulations are reasonable, just, adequate and not unduly preferential.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 634, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1503 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1503. Certificate of public convenience and necessity; exceptions

RS 1503 - Certificate of public convenience and necessity; exceptions A. No radio common carrier shall begin, or continue, the construction or operation of any mobile radio system, or any extension thereof, or acquire ownership or control thereof either directly or indirectly without first obtaining from the public utilities commission a certificate that the present or future public convenience and necessity requires or will require such construction, operation or acquisition; provided this Chapter shall not require, nor shall it be so construed as to require, any such carrier to secure a certificate for an extension within any municipality within which such person has heretofore lawfully commenced operations, or for any extension within or to territory already served by such carrier, necessary in the ordinary course of business, or for substitute facilities within or to any municipality or territory already served by such carrier, or for any extension into territory contiguous to that already served by such carrier and not receiving similar service from another such carrier when no certificate of convenience and necessity has been issued to or applied for by any other radio common carrier, or for the acquisition and operation of any plant or system heretofore constructed or hereafter constructed under authority of a certificate of convenience and necessity hereafter issued. The commissioners are hereby authorized to prescribe appropriate and reasonable rules and regulations governing the issuance of such certificates.  B. Any person engaged in the construction or operation of any radio common carrier on July 31, 1968 shall receive a certificate of convenience and necessity from the Louisiana Public Service Commission authorizing such person to continue the construction or operation of such radio common carrier in the territory professed to be served by such person on July 31, 1968 if, within sixty days after July 31, 1968, such person shall file with the commission an application for such certificate, including copies of any license or licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission to such person, showing the area professed to be served by such person.  C. The commission shall not grant a certificate for a proposed radio common carrier operation or extension thereof which will be in competition with or duplication of any other radio common carrier unless it shall first determine that the existing service is inadequate to meet the reasonable needs of the public and that the person operating the same is unable to or refuses or neglects after hearing on reasonable notice to provide reasonable adequate service.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 634, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1504 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1504. Interconnection with telephone facilities

RS 1504 - Interconnection with telephone facilities Each radio common carrier holding a certificate from the commission may interconnect its common carrier radio telephone facilities with the telephone facilities of the telephone company serving the area in which the base station of the radio common carrier is located, provided an agreement can be reached between the radio common carrier and the serving telephone company providing for such interconnection; provided further, that when an agreement cannot be reached between the radio common carrier and the serving telephone company, the radio common carrier may petition the commission for the right of interconnection and if the commission finds that a necessity exists therefor, such interconnection shall be ordered by the commission on such reasonable terms as shall be set by the commission.  Added by Acts 1968, No. 634, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1601 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1601. Definitions

RS 1601 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to them:  (1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (2) "Lending entity" means the governmental or financial entity providing financing to a water cooperative.  (3) "U.S.D.A." means the United States Department of Agriculture.  (4) "Water cooperative" means any nonprofit water utility cooperative or corporation that is wholly owned by water user members and eligible to receive financing from a lending entity.  Acts 2016, No. 444, §1, eff. June 9, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1602 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1602. Water cooperative rate change; regulation

RS 1602 - Water cooperative rate change; regulation  A. Any request for a change to the rate structure of a water cooperative that receives financing from the U.S.D.A. shall be granted when all of the following requirements are satisfied:  (1) A rate assessment or study has been conducted by a qualified third party.  (2) A majority vote of the board of directors of a water cooperative has been conducted in accordance with the bylaws of the water cooperative and approves the proposed rate structure.  (3) Final approval of the U.S.D.A. has been granted.  B. Any request for a change to the rate structure of a water cooperative that receives financing from the department shall be granted when all of the following requirements are satisfied:  (1) A rate assessment or study has been conducted by a qualified third party.  (2) A majority vote of the board of directors of a water cooperative has been conducted in accordance with the bylaws of the water cooperative and approves the proposed rate structure.  (3) Final approval of the department has been granted.  C. Any request for a change to the rate structure of a water cooperative that receives no financing from a lending entity or that receives financing and the lending entity is neither the U.S.D.A. nor the department shall be granted when all of the following requirements are satisfied:  (1) A rate assessment or study has been conducted by the Louisiana Rural Water Association.  (2) The rate assessment or study conducted by the Louisiana Rural Water Association has been approved by the legislative auditor.  (3) A majority vote of the board of directors of a water cooperative has been conducted in accordance with the bylaws of the water cooperative and approves the proposed rate structure.  D. Any request for a change to the rate structure of a water cooperative that receives financing from multiple lending entities shall be granted when the water cooperative obtains approval in accordance with one of the applicable Subsections of this Section.  Acts 2016, No. 444, §1, eff. June 9, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 45:1603 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§1603. Applicability

RS 1603 - Applicability  The provisions of this Chapter apply only to water cooperatives that were eligible to receive financing from the U.S.D.A. prior to January 1, 2011.  Acts 2016, No. 444, §1, eff. June 9, 2016.