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IN Code § 8-1-34-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-2. "Certificate"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "certificate" refers to a certificate of franchise authority issued by the commission under section 17 of this chapter.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-3. "Commission"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission created by IC 8-1-1-2.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-4. "Franchise"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "franchise" means an initial authorization, or a renewal of an authorization, that:(1) is issued by the commission under this chapter after June 30, 2006; and(2) authorizes the construction or operation of a video service system in a designated service area in Indiana.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-5. "Gross Revenue"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "gross revenue" means all consideration of any kind or nature, including cash, credits, property, and in kind contributions:(1) received by a holder from the operation of a video service system in a particular unit in Indiana; and(2) calculated by the holder under section 23 of this chapter.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-6. "Holder"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "holder" refers to a person that holds a certificate issued by the commission under this chapter after June 30, 2006.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-7. "Incumbent Provider"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "incumbent provider" means the provider serving the largest number of video service subscribers in a particular local franchise service area on July 1, 2006.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-8. "Local Franchise"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "local franchise" means an initial authorization, or a renewal of an authorization, that:(1) is issued by a unit before July 1, 2006; and(2) authorizes the construction or operation of a video service system in a designated service area in the unit.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-9. "Other Programming Service"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "other programming service" refers to information that a provider makes available to all subscribers generally.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-10. "Person"

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, or another entity organized under the laws of any state.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-11. "Provider"

Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "provider" refers to a multichannel video programming distributor (as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(13)).As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-12. "Unit"

Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "unit" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-13. "Video Programming"

Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "video programming" has the meaning set forth in 47 U.S.C. 522(20).As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-14. "Video Service"

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this chapter, "video service" means:(1) the transmission to subscribers of video programming and other programming service:(A) through facilities located at least in part in a public right-of-way; and(B) without regard to the technology used to deliver the video programming or other programming service; and(2) any subscriber interaction required for the selection or use of the video programming or other programming service.(b) The term does not include commercial mobile service (as defined in 47 U.S.C. 332).As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-15. "Video Service System"

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this chapter, "video service system" means a system, consisting of a set of transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment, that is designed to provide video service directly to subscribers within a community. The term includes the:(1) optical spectrum wavelengths;(2) bandwidth; or(3) other current or future technological capacity;used to provide the video service.(b) The term does not include a system that transmits video service to subscribers without using any public right-of-way.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-17. Issuance of Certificate; Build-Out Requirements Prohibited; Settlement Agreements Approved Before July 29, 2004; Use of Rights-of-Way

Sec. 17. (a) Not later than fifteen (15) business days after the commission receives an application under section 16 of this chapter, the commission shall determine whether the application is complete and properly verified. If the commission determines that the application is incomplete or is not properly verified, the commission shall notify the applicant of the deficiency and allow the applicant to resubmit the application after correcting the deficiency. If the commission determines that the application is complete and properly verified, the commission shall issue the applicant a certificate of franchise authority. A certificate issued under this section must contain:(1) a grant of authority to provide the video service requested in the application;(2) a grant of authority to use and occupy public rights-of-way in the delivery of the video service, subject to:(A) state and local laws and regulations governing the use and occupancy of public rights-of-way; and(B) the police powers of local units to enforce local ordinances and regulations governing the use and occupancy of public rights-of-way; and(3) a statement that the authority granted under subdivisions (1) and (2) is subject to the holder's lawful provision and operation of the video service.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) and sections 16(d) and 28 of this chapter, the commission may not require a provider to:(1) satisfy any build-out requirements;(2) deploy, or make investments in, any infrastructure, facilities, or equipment; or(3) pay an application fee, a document fee, a state franchise fee, a service charge, or any fee other than the franchise fee paid to a local unit under section 24 of this chapter;as a condition of receiving or holding a certificate under this chapter.(c) This section does not limit the commission's right to enforce any obligation described in subsection (b) that a provider is subject to under the terms of a settlement agreement approved by the commission before July 29, 2004.(d) The general assembly, a state agency, or a unit may not adopt a law, rule, ordinance, or regulation governing the use and occupancy of public rights-of-way that:(1) discriminates against any provider, or is unduly burdensome with respect to any provider, based on the particular facilities or technology used by the provider to deliver video service; or(2) allows a video service system owned or operated by a unit to use or occupy public rights-of-way on terms or conditions more favorable or less burdensome than those that apply to other providers.A law, a rule, an ordinance, or a regulation that violates this subsection is void.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.77; P.L.86-2018, SEC.141.
IN Code § 8-1-34-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-18. Transfer of Certificate

Sec. 18. Subject to the notice requirements under section 20 of this chapter, a certificate issued under this chapter may be transferred to any successor in interest of the holder to which the certificate is originally granted.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-19. Termination of Certificate by Holder

Sec. 19. A certificate issued under this chapter may be terminated by the holder by submitting notice to the commission under section 20 of this chapter.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-21. Election to Operate Under Local Franchise; Termination of Local Franchise; Notice; Outstanding and Prepaid Franchise Fees

Sec. 21. (a) For purposes of this section, a provider is considered to be a holder of a local franchise on June 30, 2006, if:(1) the provider; or(2) any affiliate or successor entity of the provider;holds a local franchise to provide video service in a unit on June 30, 2006.(b) After June 30, 2006, a provider that is the holder of a local franchise on June 30, 2006, regardless of whether the provider is the incumbent provider in the local franchise service area, may elect to:(1) continue providing video service under the local franchise until the local franchise expires; or(2) subject to section 22 of this chapter, terminate the local franchise and apply to the commission for a certificate under this chapter.(c) A provider that elects to terminate a local franchise under subsection (b) must provide written notice of the provider's election to:(1) the commission; and(2) the affected unit;not later than November 1, 2006. The local franchise is terminated on the date the commission issues a certificate to the provider under this chapter.(d) Not later than ninety (90) days after a local franchise is terminated under subsection (c), the provider that terminated the local franchise shall remit to the affected unit any accrued but unpaid franchise fees due under the local franchise. If the provider has credit remaining from any prepaid franchise fees, the provider may deduct the amount of the credit from any future fees or taxes owed to the affected unit.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-22. Terminated Local Franchise; Rights, Duties, and Obligations Owed to Private Persons; Right of Action; "Private Person"

Sec. 22. (a) A provider that elects to terminate a local franchise under section 21 of this chapter remains subject to the contractual rights, duties, and obligations incurred by the provider that are owed to any private person.(b) All liens, security interests, royalties, and other contracts, rights, and interests owed to a private person, shall:(1) continue in full force and effect without the need for renewal, extension, or continuance; and(2) be paid or performed by the provider after becoming a holder of a certificate under this chapter.(c) The commission shall condition the issuance or renewal of a certificate under this chapter on a provider's payment and performance of the rights, duties, and obligations described in this section. In applying for an initial certificate or a renewal certificate under this chapter, a provider shall agree to pay or perform the obligations described in this section, as required by section 16(b)(1)(D) of this chapter.(d) A private person that claims to be:(1) owed any rights, duties, or obligations by a holder under this section; and(2) aggrieved by a holder's alleged violation of this section;may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction to enforce the rights, duties, or obligations claimed to be owed to the person.(e) As used in this section, "private person" does not include:(1) the unit that issued the terminated local franchise;(2) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) not described in subdivision (1); or(3) any official, agent, or employee of:(A) the unit that issued the terminated local franchise; or(B) a political subdivision described in subdivision (2);in the individual's official capacity.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58. Amended by P.L.183-2006, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-1-34-24.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-24.5. Video Service Franchise Fees; Local and State Reports

Sec. 24.5. (a) This section applies to any unit that receives franchise fees paid to the unit under:(1) a certificate issued by the commission under this chapter; or(2) an unexpired local franchise issued by the unit before July 1, 2006;with respect to a particular calendar year.(b) For each calendar year, beginning with the calendar year ending December 31, 2012, each unit to which this section applies shall submit to the commission, on a form or in the manner prescribed by the commission, a report that includes the following information for each certificate or local franchise in effect in the unit during the calendar year for which the report is submitted:(1) The amount of franchise fees paid to the unit under the certificate or local franchise.(2) The account of the unit into which the franchise fees identified under subdivision (1) were deposited.(3) The purposes for which any franchise fees received by the unit during:(A) the calendar year for which the report is submitted; or(B) a previous calendar year;were used or spent by the unit during the calendar year for which the report is submitted.(4) Any other information or data concerning the receipt and use of franchise fees that the commission considers appropriate.(c) The commission shall prescribe the form of the report and the process, deadlines, and other requirements for submitting the report required under this section.(d) Upon receiving the annual reports required under this section, the commission shall compile and organize the data and information contained in the reports. The commission shall include a summary of the data and information contained in the reports in the commission's annual report on the communications industry provided, under IC 8-1-2.6-4, to the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. However, this subsection does not empower the commission to disclose confidential and proprietary business plans and other confidential information without adequate protection of the information. The commission shall exercise all necessary caution to avoid disclosure of confidential information supplied under this section.(e) The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1, to implement this section. An emergency rule adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2-37.1 expires on the date a rule that supersedes the emergency rule is adopted by the commission under IC 4-22-2-24 through IC 4-22-2-36 and not ninety (90) days after the rule is accepted for filing as provided in IC 4-22-2-37.1(g). However, any emergency rules adopted by the commission under this subsection must take effect by a date that enables a unit subject to this section to comply with this section with respect to the calendar year ending December 31, 2012.As added by P.L.152-2012, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.82.
IN Code § 8-1-34-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-25. Peg Channel Capacity, Facilities, and Financial Support; Unit With Existing Requirements

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies in a unit that:(1) is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and(2) requires a provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter to provide PEG channel capacity, facilities, or financial support under a local franchise issued to the provider by the unit before July 1, 2006, regardless of whether the provider elects to:(A) continue the local franchise under section 21(b)(1) of this chapter; or(B) terminate the local franchise under section 21(b)(2) of this chapter and continue providing video service in the unit under a certificate issued under this chapter.(b) As used in this section, "PEG channel" refers to a channel made available by a provider on the provider's video service system for public, educational, and governmental programming.(c) The holder of a certificate under this chapter shall provide in the unit at least the number of PEG channels that the provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter is required to provide in the unit under the terms of the local franchise described in subsection (a)(2).(d) If the local franchise described in subsection (a)(2) requires the provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter to provide financial support for public, educational, or governmental programming in the unit, the holder of a certificate under this chapter shall pay the unit the same cash payments on a per subscriber basis that the provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter is required to pay the unit under the terms of the local franchise. The holder shall remit payments under this subsection to the unit on a quarterly basis, along with the franchise fee paid to the unit under section 24 of this chapter. For each calendar quarter, the holder shall remit to the unit an amount equal to:(1) the cash payment for the quarter due from the provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter; multiplied by(2) a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of subscribers served by the holder in the unit, and the denominator of which equals the total number of subscribers served by all providers in the unit.(e) Any payments remitted to a unit under subsection (d):(1) are made:(A) for the purposes set forth in 47 U.S.C. 531; and(B) under the unit's authority under 47 U.S.C. 541(a)(4)(B); and(2) may not be credited against the franchise fee payable to the unit under section 24 of this chapter.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-26. Peg Channel Capacity, Facilities, and Financial Support; Units or Areas Without Existing Requirements; Authority of Commission to Require

Sec. 26. (a) This section applies in a unit or an unincorporated area of Indiana that:(1) is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and(2) does not require a provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter to provide PEG channel capacity, facilities, or financial support under a local franchise issued before July 1, 2006.(b) As used in this section, "PEG channel" has the meaning set forth in section 25(b) of this chapter.(c) As a condition of issuing or renewing a certificate to a holder under this chapter, and upon:(1) the petition of a unit or an unincorporated area included in the holder's service area under the certificate; or(2) the commission's own motion;the commission may require the holder to provide PEG channel capacity, facilities, or financial support to one (1) or more units or unincorporated areas in the holder's service area under the certificate.(d) As allowed by 47 U.S.C. 531, the commission may do the following in exercising its authority under this section:(1) Adopt rules and procedures for the designation or use of PEG channel capacity in each unit or unincorporated area in which the requirements apply.(2) Enforce any requirement concerning the provision or use of PEG channel capacity. The commission's enforcement authority under this subdivision includes the authority to enforce any provision that:(A) is proposed by the holder and incorporated in the holder's certificate; and(B) concerns services, facilities, or equipment related to PEG channel capacity;regardless of whether the provision is required in rules or procedures adopted by the commission under subdivision (1).(3) If PEG channel capacity is designated under the certificate, prescribe rules and procedures:(A) under which the holder is permitted to use the designated channel capacity to provide other services, if the channel capacity is not being used in the unit or unincorporated area for the designated purposes; and(B) that set forth the conditions under which the holder must cease any use permitted under clause (A).As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.
IN Code § 8-1-34-26.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 34. Video Service Franchises|8-1-34-26.5. Additional Peg Channel Capacity

Sec. 26.5. (a) This section applies in a unit:(1) that is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and(2) in which a provider is required to provide PEG channel capacity:(A) under a local franchise issued to the provider by the unit before July 1, 2006; or(B) by the commission under section 26 of this chapter.(b) As used in this section, "PEG channel" has the meaning set forth in section 25(b) of this chapter.(c) As a condition of issuing or renewing a certificate to a holder under this chapter, and upon:(1) the petition of the unit; or(2) the commission's own motion;the commission may require the holder to provide the unit with PEG channel capacity that is in addition to the channel capacity required to be provided in the unit under the existing local franchise or under an order of the commission under section 26 of this chapter.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.