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NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.2 - Discounted CATV rates; qualifications.

48:5A-11.2 Discounted CATV rates; qualifications.  2. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) or of any other State law to the contrary, any CATV company providing service may establish rates or schedules which provide for a reduction or discount in rates for cable television reception service for senior citizens, disabled citizens, or other economically disadvantaged citizens who meet the eligibility requirements of either the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled" program pursuant to P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.), as amended and supplemented; or are receiving or are eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Security Income program, as defined in section 1 of P.L.1973, c.256 (C.44:7-85); or are receiving disability insurance benefits under Title II of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. s.401 et seq., and meet the income and residency requirements of the "Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Program," established pursuant to P.L.1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.). The Board of Public Utilities through the Office of Cable Television shall adopt regulations for the prompt, fair and efficient establishment and maintenance of these reduced or discounted rates and schedules. Subscription to the "Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program," established pursuant to P.L.1981, c.210 (C.48:2-29.30 et seq.), or to the "Lifeline Credit Program," established pursuant to P.L.1979, c.197 (C.48:2-29.15 et seq.), shall not be a basis for exclusion from any reduction or discount provided under this section, nor shall subscription to any cable television service from such provider be a basis for exclusion from the Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program or the Lifeline Credit Program. "Senior citizen" means any person 62 years of age or older who subscribes for CATV service and who does not share the subscription with more than one other person in the same dwelling unit who is less than 62 years of age.  L.1985,c.356,s.2; amended 1988, c.81, s.2; 2006, c.83, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.3 - Discount in rates not mandatory.

48:5A-11.3 Discount in rates not mandatory.  3. A cable television company shall not be required, as part of any franchising agreement, or renewal thereof, or as part of any negotiations leading up to a franchising agreement, or renewal thereof, or pursuant to order, rule or regulation of the office or the board, to provide the reduction or discount in rates which is permitted under section 2 of P.L.1985, c.356 (C.48:5A-11.2). L.1985,c.356,s.3; amended 2006, c.83, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.4 - No additional charge to hearing impaired individuals

48:5A-11.4. No additional charge to hearing impaired individuals  No CATV company shall charge or in any way penalize a subscriber for the possession or use of any auxiliary equipment designed to facilitate the reception of basic cable service by a hearing impaired individual and provided by the subscriber, unless this possession or use requires the company to provide additional service or equipment.  1987,c.395, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.5 - No charge permitted

48:5A-11.5. No charge permitted  No CATV company shall charge or in any way penalize a subscriber for the possession or use of a video cassette recorder, video disc, computer or other auxiliary equipment provided by the subscriber and either not connected to a television receiver or monitor, or connected by the subscriber to a television receiver or monitor through which cable service is not received.  1987,c.395, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.6 - No charge if connected by subscriber, in series

48:5A-11.6. No charge if connected by subscriber, in series  No CATV company shall charge or in any way penalize a subscriber for the possession or use of a video cassette recorder, video disc, computer or other auxiliary equipment provided by the subscriber and connected by the subscriber, in series, to a television receiver or monitor through which cable service is received. This section shall not be applicable if the company provides additional service or equipment to the subscriber as a result of the connection by the subscriber; or if the connection by the subscriber qualifies as the provision of cable service by the company and the State regulation of the rates for that provision of cable service is prohibited under the "Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984," Pub.L. 98-549 (47 U.S.C. s. 521 et seq.) or any other federal law, rule, regulation or order concerning cable television. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting a CATV company from waiving monthly charges should an external splitting device be provided by the CATV company without a converter.  1987,c.395, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.7 - Installation

48:5A-11.7. Installation  Any connection made to a cable television system, either directly or indirectly, pursuant to the provisions of section 2 or 4 of this act shall be made in a manner as to prevent signal leakage, and so as not to otherwise interfere with the proper operation of the cable television system. In accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the director with the approval of the board, the installation shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CATV company for purposes of insuring that the installation is made in a manner as to prevent signal leakage and so as not to otherwise interfere with the proper operation of the cable television system.  Nothing in this act shall preclude a CATV company from charging its applicable charge for an ordinary service call.  1987,c.395, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.8 - Charge for connection of auxiliary equipment

48:5A-11.8. Charge for connection of auxiliary equipment  Nothing in this act shall be construed as prohibiting a CATV company from charging a subscriber for connection services rendered the subscriber for auxiliary equipment provided by the subscriber.  1987,c.395, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.9 - Other law not superseded

48:5A-11.9. Other law not superseded  Nothing in this act shall be construed as authorizing the use or possession of equipment prohibited by N.J.S. 2C:20-8.  1987,c.395, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.10 - Cable television company, specific late fee, method of calculation.

48:5A-11.10 Cable television company, specific late fee, method of calculation.  2. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, the board shall not allow a cable television company that provides cable television reception service within this State and is subject to the jurisdiction of the board, to approve a specified due date for payments for such service that is less than 15 days from the date of the bill. In the event a cable television company imposes an additional fee, charge or penalty to a subscriber for billing balances which are considered past due or late, the cable television company shall clearly specify the amount of the fee, charge or penalty on the subscriber's bill. The cable television company shall also specify the method of calculation of the fee, charge or penalty on the subscriber's bill. A cable television company shall not impose an additional fee, charge or penalty on any account balance of such subscriber that is less than 30 days past due or late. b. The board may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of subsection a. of this section. L.2003,c.247,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.11 - CATV, advance notification, certain; requirement eliminated.

48:5A-11.11 CATV, advance notification, certain; requirement eliminated.  1. Notwithstanding any law, rule, regulation or order to the contrary, a cable television company shall not be required to provide advance notification to the Office of Cable Television, to the cable television company's subscribers, or to the municipalities in its service area, a. prior to implementing a decrease in the price it charges its subscribers for cable television service, provided that the decrease in price is not due to a change in service , or b. prior to the addition of new channels to the cable television company's channel offerings. Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, or deny a subscriber any rights or protections provided by, the New Jersey consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). L.2012, c.54, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.12 - Definitions relative to cable television, telecommunications service contracts.

48:5A-11.12 Definitions relative to cable television, telecommunications service contracts.  1. As used in section 2 of P.L.2017, c.378 (C.48:5A-11.13): "Bundle contract" means the provision of cable television service and telecommunications service to a residential customer in this State through a contract with a cable television company for those services. "Cable television company," "CATV company," "cable television service," and "CATV service" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-3). "Residential customer" or "customer" means a customer receiving cable television service from a cable television company. "Telecommunications service" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 2 of P.L.1991, c.428 (C.48:2-21.17). "Victim of domestic violence" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-19). L.2017, c.378, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-11.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-11.13 - Opting out of contract without penalties for victims of domestic violence.

48:5A-11.13 Opting out of contract without penalties for victims of domestic violence.  2. A cable television company shall allow a residential customer who is under a contract with a CATV company, including but not limited to, a bundle contract or multi-year contract, to opt-out of the contract without paying an early termination fee or other similar charge when the customer is a victim of domestic violence and requests to opt-out of the contract in writing. The residential customer who is a victim of domestic violence shall provide to the CATV company, within one year of the customer's request, a copy of a permanent restraining order: issued by a court pursuant to section 13 of the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," P.L.1991, c.261 (C.2C:25-29); or from another jurisdiction issued pursuant to the jurisdiction's laws concerning domestic violence. A request for opting-out of the contract without charge shall be made in good faith. The CATV company shall waive the otherwise applicable charges for the residential customer requesting to opt-out of the contract as of the date the CATV company receives the request. L.2017, c.378, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-15 - Certificate of approval or system-wide franchise for extension, operation of CATV system; exceptions.

48:5A-15 Certificate of approval or system-wide franchise for extension, operation of CATV system; exceptions.  15. No person shall hereafter begin the construction or extension of a CATV system, or begin the operation of a CATV system, or acquire ownership or control thereof, without first obtaining from the board a certificate of approval or franchise issued in accordance with the provisions and procedures specified in P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.); except that the director may, by order, rule or regulation, exempt a CATV company from the above requirement in a case in which the CATV company's temporary acts or operations do not require the issuance of a certificate of approval or a system-wide franchise in the public interest. The issuance of a certificate of approval or a system-wide franchise by the board to a CATV company shall be deemed to confer a franchise upon the CATV company. A telecommunications service provider holding authority, granted prior to the enactment of P.L.2006, c.83 (C.48:5A-25.1 et al.), to utilize the public rights-of-way to construct, upgrade, operate or maintain a communications network shall not be required to obtain a certificate of authority, system-wide franchise or any other authorization, except for being subject to generally applicable non-discriminatory permit requirements, to construct, upgrade, operate or maintain a communications network capable of providing cable service, and a certificate of authority or a system-wide franchise shall be required only prior to the actual provision of cable service on a commercial basis to the general public. L.1972,c.186,s.15; amended 2006, c.83, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-18 - Hearings; conduct; notice; intervention by municipalities; fees; disposition of fees and charges.

48:5A-18 Hearings; conduct; notice; intervention by municipalities; fees; disposition of fees and charges.  18. a. Any hearing held pursuant to the provisions of section 16 or section 17 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-16 or C.48:5A-17) shall be open to the public, and notice thereof shall be published by the applicant at least 10 days prior thereto in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation throughout the State or (1) if the hearing is upon application for certification, in each municipality comprised, in whole or part, in the area for which certification is sought, or (2) if the hearing is upon an application under subsection e. of section 17 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-17), in each municipality whose refusal of municipal action or authorization is involved in the application. b. Every municipality may intervene in any hearing or investigation held under the authority of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) which involves rates, charges, services or facilities affecting the municipality or the public within the municipality. c. For the purpose of defraying the administrative expenses of hearings held pursuant to section 16 or 17 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-16 or C.48:5A-17), the applicant CATV company shall be required to pay to the Office of Cable Television a fee not in excess of $500 per day of hearing or fraction thereof, according to such fee schedule as the director shall from time to time adopt by rule. Such fee shall be in addition to any filing fee imposed pursuant to sections 16 and 17 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-16 and C.48:5A-17); the amount shall be due and payable upon presentation of an invoice. d. All fees and charges collected under the provisions of sections 16 and 17 of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-16 and C.48:5A-17) shall be received by the director for the sole use of the State, and the director shall report on and return to the State Treasurer all such fees and charges collected. L.1972,c.186,s.18; amended 2006, c.83, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-19 - Certificate of approval, system-wide franchise; transferability; duration; renewal.

48:5A-19 Certificate of approval, system-wide franchise; transferability; duration; renewal.  19. a. A certificate of approval issued by the board shall be nontransferable, except by consent of the board and shall specify the area to which it applies and the municipal consents upon which it is based. A certificate of approval issued by the board shall be valid for 15 years from the date of issuance or 20 years from the date of issuance if the board certifies that a CATV company has implemented an open video system in accordance with 47 U.S.C. s.573 within one year after receiving a municipal consent, or until the expiration, revocation, termination or renegotiation of any municipal consent upon which it is based, whichever is sooner. But amendment of the terms of a municipal consent by mutual consent and in conformity with the procedures specified in P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) during the term for which it was issued shall not require the issuance of a new certificate of approval. A CATV company holding a certificate based upon a municipal consent with a provision for automatic renewal for a term not exceeding 10 years beyond its expiration date or 15 years beyond its expiration date if the board certifies that the CATV company has implemented an open video system in accordance with 47 U.S.C. s.573, shall be entitled to automatic reissuance of a certificate for such term, unless it shall forfeit such entitlement by violation of any terms of P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.), regulations issued pursuant thereto, or by the terms of the municipal consent. b. A system-wide franchise issued by the board shall be nontransferable, except by consent of the board, and shall specify the area to which it applies. A system-wide franchise issued by the board shall be valid for seven years from the date of issuance. A system-wide franchise issued pursuant to P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) shall not require: (1) a CATV company to operate outside of the areas in which the CATV company either has plant or equipment in use for the provision of any consumer video, cable or telecommunications service, or has proposed to place into use such plant or equipment for the provision of such services; or (2) a CATV company with municipal consents issued prior to the effective date of P.L.2006, c.83 (C.48:5A-25.1 et al.) to operate outside of the areas covered by such consents. Renewal of a system-wide franchise shall be valid for a period of seven years from the date of the renewal issuance, and the board shall establish rules governing the renewal of a system-wide franchise. L.1972,c.186,s.19; amended 2003, c.38, s.4; 2006, c.83, s.15.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-20 - Highways and rights-of-way; use; joint use with other CATV company or public utility.

48:5A-20 Highways and rights-of-way; use; joint use with other CATV company or public utility.  20. a. Upon obtaining the prior approval of the board, if necessary, a CATV company may construct and maintain the wires, cables, and conduits necessary to its business upon, under or over any highway, and may erect and maintain the necessary fixtures, including poles and posts, for sustaining such wires and cables; provided, however, that such wires, cables and fixtures shall be so placed or constructed as not to unreasonably inconvenience public travel on the highway or the use thereof by public utilities or other persons or organizations having rights therein. This subsection shall not apply to a telecommunications service provider deploying telecommunications facilities that can be used as shared-use facilities to carry cable television service at a later date. b. Whenever the board shall find that public convenience and necessity require the use by a CATV company or a public utility of the wires, cables, conduits, poles or other equipment, or any part thereof, on, over or under any highway or any right-of-way and belonging to another CATV company or public utility, and that such use will not result in injury to the owner or other users of such equipment or any right-of-way or in any substantial detriment to the service, and that such CATV companies or public utilities have failed to agree upon such use or the terms and conditions or compensation for the same, the board may order that such use be permitted and prescribe a reasonable compensation and reasonable terms and conditions for the joint use. If such use is ordered, the CATV company or public utility to which the use is permitted shall be liable to the owner or other users of such equipment for such damage as may result therefrom to the property of such owner or other users thereof. L.1972,c.186,s.20; amended 2006, c.83, s.16.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-20.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-20.1 - Notice of development applications to CATV general manager, municipal registration.

48:5A-20.1 Notice of development applications to CATV general manager, municipal registration.  7. Within 30 days after the effective date of P.L.2006, c.83 (C.48:5A-25.1 et al.), the board shall notify the general manager of every cable television company that, in order to receive notice by an applicant pursuant to subsection h. of section 7.1 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-12), the cable television company shall register with any municipality in which the cable television company has plant located in a right-of-way or easement. L.1991, c.412, s.7; amended 2006, c.83, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-21 - Lease, rental of facilities, rights-of-way.

48:5A-21 Lease, rental of facilities, rights-of-way.  21. Upon the prior approval of the board, any person may lease or rent or otherwise make available facilities or rights-of-way, including pole space, to a CATV company for the redistribution of television signals to or toward the customers or subscribers of such CATV company. The terms and conditions, including rates and charges to the CATV company, imposed by any public utility under any such lease, rental or other method of making available such facilities or rights-of-way, including pole space, to a CATV company shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the board in the same manner and to the same extent that rates and charges of public utilities generally are subject to the board's jurisdiction by virtue of the appropriate provisions of Title 48 of the Revised Statutes. L.1972,c.186,s.21; amended 2006, c.83, s.18.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-22 - Municipal consent; necessity for certificate of approval

48:5A-22. Municipal consent; necessity for certificate of approval  In any case where a CATV company operates or proposes to operate in a municipality or municipalities where facilities are to be placed in, along, beneath or over highways and other public places, no certificate of approval for such operation shall be issued without a municipal consent being first granted therefor by resolution of the municipal governing body. L.1972, c. 186, s. 22.
NJ Rev Stat § 48:5A-24 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Public Utilities|Section 48:5A-24 - Issuance by ordinance; terms; acceptance by company

48:5A-24. Issuance by ordinance; terms; acceptance by company  Issuance of a municipal consent shall be by ordinance of the governing body, which shall have annexed thereto and incorporated therein the application filed therefor. All engagements and representations made by the CATV company in such application shall, except as expressly modified by the terms of the ordinance, be binding upon the company as terms for the holding and use of the municipal consent, if the company accepts in writing within 10 days of the issuance of such consent with all the terms and conditions thereof as approved by the municipal governing body; but a consent not so accepted shall be void. L.1972, c. 186, s. 24.