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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1209. Mandatory provisions of request for proposal. [Repealed.]

§ 34–1209. Mandatory provisions of request for proposal. [Repealed.]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 10, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(p), 30 DCR 4289; Nov. 15, 1983, D.C. Law 5-42, § 4(b), 30 DCR 4999; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 3(c), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1809.
Editor's Notes
Recommended revision of draft of request for proposals and cable franchise application: Pursuant to Resolution 5-388, the “Cable Television Franchise Request for Proposals, Applications, and Procedures Recommendations Resolution of 1983,” effective October 18, 1983, the Council recommended that the District of Columbia Cable Design Commission revise the draft request for proposals and cable franchise application submitted to the Chairman of the Council, July 1, 1983.
Revised request for proposals approved: Pursuant to Resolution 5-422, the “Cable Television Franchise Revised Request for Proposals Approval Resolution of 1983,” effective November 15, 1983, the Council approved the request for proposals as revised pursuant to the Cable Television Franchise Request for Proposals Applications, and Procedures Recommendations Resolution of 1983.
Standard format proposed franchise agreement approved: Pursuant to Resolution 5-549, the “Cable Television Franchise Agreement Format Approval Resolution of 1984,” effective February 14, 1984, the Council approved the use by the District of Columbia Cable Design Commission of a standard format proposed franchise agreement.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1210. Submission of applications. [Repealed]

§ 34–1210. Submission of applications. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 11, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(q), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(i), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1810.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1211. Grant of authority. [Repealed]

§ 34–1211. Grant of authority. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 12, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 3(5), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1811.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1212. Evaluation of applications. [Repealed]

§ 34–1212. Evaluation of applications. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 13, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(r), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, §§ 2(j), 3(d), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1812.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
Editor's Notes
Procedures approved for consideration of applications: Pursuant to Resolution 5-550, the “District of Columbia Cable Television Design Commission Evaluation and Clarification Procedures Approval Resolution of 1984,” effective February 14, 1984, the Council approved the evaluation and clarification procedures for the District of Columbia Cable Television Design Commission to consider applications to construct and operate a cable television system in the District of Columbia, which were submitted by the Commission to the Council on January 12, 1984.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1213. Submission of proposed franchise agreement. [Repealed]

§ 34–1213. Submission of proposed franchise agreement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 14, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(s), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(k), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1813.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1214. Amendment of franchise agreement. [Repealed]

§ 34–1214. Amendment of franchise agreement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 15, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(u), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(m), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1814.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1215. Franchise revocation procedure. [Repealed]

§ 34–1215. Franchise revocation procedure. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 16, formerly § 17, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(w), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(n), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1815.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1216. Franchise renewal procedure. [Repealed]

§ 34–1216. Franchise renewal procedure. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 17, formerly § 16, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(v), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(o), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1816.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
Mayor's Orders
Extension of the Franchise Term of District Cablevision Limited Partnership, see Mayor’s Order 2000-144, September 22, 2000 ( 47 DCR 8256).
Extension of the Franchise Term of District Cablevision Limited Partnership, see Mayor’s Order 2000-156, October 12, 2000 ( 47 DCR 8682) and Mayor’s Order 2000-169, November 2, 2000 ( 47 DCR 9536).
Extension of the Term of the Interim Open Video Systems Agreement with Starpower Communications, LLC, see Mayor’s Order 2000-175, November 21, 2000 ( 47 DCR 9545).
Extension of the Franchise Term of District Cablevision Limited Partnership, see Mayor’s Order 2001-09, January 16, 2001 ( 48 DCR 946).
Extension of the Franchise Term of District Cablevision Limited Partnership, see Mayor’s Order 2001-10, January 17, 2001( 48 DCR 947).
Extension of the Term of the Interim Open Video Systems Agreement with Starpower Communications, LLC, see Mayor’s Order 2001-11, January 17, 2001 ( 48 DCR 948).
Extension of the Term of the Interim Open Video Systems Agreement with Starpower Communications, LLC, see Mayor’s Order 2001-25, February 14, 2001 ( 48 DCR 2178).
Extension of the Franchise Term of District Cablevision Limited Partnership, see Mayor’s Order 2001-26, February 14, 2001 (48 DCR
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1217. Termination of franchise; forced purchase by the District. [Repealed]

§ 34–1217. Termination of franchise; forced purchase by the District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 18, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(x), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(p), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1817.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1218. Arbitrary and capricious discontinuance of service by franchisee. [Repealed]

§ 34–1218. Arbitrary and capricious discontinuance of service by franchisee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 19, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 3(6), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1818.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1219. Arbitration panel. [Repealed]

§ 34–1219. Arbitration panel. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 20, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(y), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(q), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1819.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1221. Transfer of ownership to District. [Repealed]

§ 34–1221. Transfer of ownership to District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 22, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1821.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1222. District’s right to assign. [Repealed]

§ 34–1222. District’s right to assign. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 23, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1822.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1223. Franchisee’s obligation as trustee. [Repealed]

§ 34–1223. Franchisee’s obligation as trustee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 24, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1823.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1224. Annual franchise fee; quarterly and annual reports; audit; financial statement. [Repealed]

§ 34–1224. Annual franchise fee; quarterly and annual reports; audit; financial statement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 25, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(aa), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(s), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1824.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1225. Insurance; performance bond; indemnification of District. [Repealed]

§ 34–1225. Insurance; performance bond; indemnification of District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 26, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(aa), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1825.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1226. Rates and service offerings. [Repealed]

§ 34–1226. Rates and service offerings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 27, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(bb), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(t), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1826.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1226.01. Subscriber fees. [Repealed]

§ 34–1226.01. Subscriber fees. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 27a, formerly § 27, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(bb), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, §§ 2(u), 3(e), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1826.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1226.02. Rate regulation. [Repealed]

§ 34–1226.02. Rate regulation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 27b, formerly § 27, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(bb), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 26, 1994, D.C. Law 10-101, § 2, 41 DCR 1000; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(v), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1826.2.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1227. Inspection of books and records; filing and posting certain enumerated documents. [Repealed]

§ 34–1227. Inspection of books and records; filing and posting certain enumerated documents. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 28, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(cc), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(w), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1827.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1228. Capability requirements. [Repealed]

§ 34–1228. Capability requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 29, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 3(7), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1828.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1229. Public Access Corporation. [Repealed]

§ 34–1229. Public Access Corporation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 30, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(dd), 30 DCR 4289; Mar. 16, 1985, D.C. Law 5-195, § 2, 32 DCR 1022; Aug. 1, 1985, D.C. Law 6-15, § 2, 32 DCR 3570; Mar. 17, 1993, D.C. Law 9-213, § 2, 40 DCR 25; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1402, 48 DCR 6981; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1829.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1302 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 802(b) of Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, 42 DCR 1652).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1229.01. Public access. [Repealed]

§ 34–1229.01. Public access. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 30a, formerly § 30, 29 DCR 2872; renumbered and amended Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(dd), 30 DCR 4289; Nov. 15, 1983, D.C. Law 5-42, § 4(c), 30 DCR 4999; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(x), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1829.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1230. Operational requirements. [Repealed]

§ 34–1230. Operational requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 31, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(ee), 30 DCR 4289; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 13(h), 34 DCR 1072; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(y), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1830.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1231. Performance monitoring. [Repealed]

§ 34–1231. Performance monitoring. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 32, 29 DCR 2872; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 3(f), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1831.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1232. Maintenance service; complaint procedure; interruption of service; customer service standards. [Repealed]

§ 34–1232. Maintenance service; complaint procedure; interruption of service; customer service standards. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 33, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(gg), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(z), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1832.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1233. Installation of facilities. [Repealed]

§ 34–1233. Installation of facilities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 34, 29 DCR 2872; Sept. 17, 1982, D.C. Law 4-150, § 403, 29 DCR 3377; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(hh), 30 DCR 4289; Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-206, § 2, 34 DCR 675; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(aa), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1833.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1234. Construction and service schedules; maps. [Repealed]

§ 34–1234. Construction and service schedules; maps. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 35, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(ii), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(bb), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1834.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1235. Violations subject to penalties. [Repealed]

§ 34–1235. Violations subject to penalties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 36, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 3(8), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1835.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1236. Limits on franchisee’s recourse. [Repealed]

§ 34–1236. Limits on franchisee’s recourse. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 37, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(jj), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(cc), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1836.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1237. Compliance not excused by failure to enforce franchise. [Repealed]

§ 34–1237. Compliance not excused by failure to enforce franchise. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 38, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1837.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1238. Effect of specific time for performance. [Repealed]

§ 34–1238. Effect of specific time for performance. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 39, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1838.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1239. Rights reserved to District. [Repealed]

§ 34–1239. Rights reserved to District. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 40, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2 (kk), 30 DCR 4289; April 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2 (dd), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1839.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1240. Franchisee not to discriminate. [Repealed]

§ 34–1240. Franchisee not to discriminate. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 41, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(ll), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1840.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1241. Affirmative action requirements. [Repealed]

§ 34–1241. Affirmative action requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 42(a)-(h), 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(mm), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(ee), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1841.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1242. Minority contracting requirements. [Repealed]

§ 34–1242. Minority contracting requirements. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 43, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(nn), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1842.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1243. Local hiring and subcontracting policy. [Repealed]

§ 34–1243. Local hiring and subcontracting policy. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 44, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(oo), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1843.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1244. Restrictive easement; unlawful attachment for access or use. [Repealed]

§ 34–1244. Restrictive easement; unlawful attachment for access or use. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 45, 29 DCR 2872; Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-159, § 16(b), 32 DCR 30; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(ff), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1844.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1244.01. Landlord-tenant relationship. [Repealed]

§ 34–1244.01. Landlord-tenant relationship. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 45a; as added Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(pp), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1844.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
Short Title
Short title: The first section of D.C. Law 5-36 provided: “That this act may be cited as the ‘Cable Television Communications Act of 1981 Clarification Amendment Act of 1983’.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1246. Costs. [Repealed]

§ 34–1246. Costs. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 47, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(rr), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(hh), 43 DCR 4702; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 46(b), 44 DCR 1271; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1846.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1247. Obscenity laws. [Repealed]

§ 34–1247. Obscenity laws. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 48, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(ss), 30 DCR 4289; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1847.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1248. “Rent-a-citizen” practice discouraged. [Repealed]

§ 34–1248. “Rent-a-citizen” practice discouraged. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 49, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1848.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1248.01. Obtaining services without compensation unlawful. [Repealed]

§ 34–1248.01. Obtaining services without compensation unlawful. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 49A; as added Mar. 16, 1988, D.C. Law 7-93, § 3(b), 35 DCR 721; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1848.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
Short Title
Short title: The first section of D.C. Law 7-93 provided: “That this act may be cited as the ‘Cable Television Communications Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1987’.”
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-93, the Cable Television Communications Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1987, see Mayor’s Order 90-137, October 17, 1990.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1249. Severability. [Repealed]

§ 34–1249. Severability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 50, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter I - Cable Television Reform Act of 1981. [Repealed] › § 34–1250. Civil penalties; prosecutions. [Repealed]

§ 34–1250. Civil penalties; prosecutions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 51, 29 DCR 2872; Oct. 22, 1983, D.C. Law 5-36, § 2(tt), 30 DCR 4289; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-210, § 2(ii), 43 DCR 4702; Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 3, 49 DCR 7334.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 43-1849.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3 of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
For temporary (90 day) addition of §§ 34-1251.01 to 34-1264.05, see § 2(b) of Cable Television Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-409, July 15, 2002, 49 DCR 7280).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part A - General Provisions › § 34–1251.01. Short title

§ 34–1251.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Amendment Act of 2015.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 101; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 2072(a), 62 DCR 10905.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 substituted “Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Amendment Act of 2015” for “Cable Television Reform Act of 2002.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2072(a) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part A - General Provisions › § 34–1251.02. Findings and purposes. [Repealed]

§ 34–1251.02. Findings and purposes. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 102; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 2072(b), 62 DCR 10905.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 2072(b) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part A - General Provisions › § 34–1251.04. Applicability to open video systems

§ 34–1251.04. Applicability to open video systems.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, this subchapter shall apply to an open video system to the extent permitted by federal law. In applying the provisions of this subchapter to an open video system, the term “cable system” shall be construed to include an open video system.
(b) An open video system operator shall not operate in the District without first:
(1) Receiving a franchise from the Council; and
(2) Entering into:
(A) A franchise agreement pursuant to this chapter; or
(B) An open video system agreement; provided, that the open video system agreement shall contain the minimum requirements set forth in § 34-1254.05; provided further, that the open video system agreement shall be negotiated with the Office and transmitted to the Council for approval by act.
(c) In lieu of the franchise fee required by § 34-1256.01, the operator of an open video system shall pay to the District a fee of 5% of the gross revenues of the operator.
(d) Any person who provides cable service over the open video system of another person and who assesses charges to subscribers that are not received by the open video system operator shall pay a fee to the District in an amount equal to 5% of the person’s gross revenues. The operator of the open video system shall collect the fee from the person and shall remit the fee to the District. If the open video system operator fails to collect or remit the fee, the operator shall be directly liable to the District for payment of the uncollected or unremitted fee.
(e) An open video system operator shall be subject to all requirements of District law regarding the authorization to use or occupy the public rights-of-way, and the approval by the Federal Communications Commission of an open video system operator’s certification pursuant to section 653 of the federal cable act (47 U.S.C. § 573) shall not confer upon the operator any authority to use or occupy the public rights-of-way that the operator does not otherwise possess.
(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if a cable operator, its parent, affiliate, or subsidiary elects to offer to subscribers video programming services through an open video system, the cable operator shall remain subject to all the terms and conditions of a franchise granted pursuant to this chapter.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 104; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 34-1251.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part B - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment › § 34–1252.03. OCTFME Special Account

§ 34–1252.03. OCTFME Special Account.
(a) There is hereby established within the General Fund of the District, a OCTFME Special Account, to which shall be credited all revenues owed and accruing to the District from the establishment, regulation, and operation of the industries under this subchapter. The OCTFME Special Account shall be nonlapsing. Revenues deposited into the special account shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of any fiscal year or at any other time. All special account deposits shall be secured in a manner consistent with deposits of revenues by the District.
(b) Revenues deposited into the special account shall be continually available to the Office for the uses and purposes set forth in this chapter, subject to authorization in an appropriations chapter.
(c) The Director shall administer the special account and receive all payments required by this chapter.
(d) Deposits into the special account shall include:
(1) Fees and penalties collected pursuant to this chapter, to regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or to a franchise agreement, including franchise fees, application fees, and transfer fees;
(2) Collections by the District on indemnities, insurance, and bonds pursuant to this chapter, to regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or to a franchise agreement;
(3) PEG funding provided by a cable operator pursuant to a cable franchise agreement, which shall be used exclusively for PEG purposes;
(3A) Fees derived from film permits applied for or issued pursuant to § 2-1204.11d;
(4) Other payments authorized by this chapter, by regulations promulgated under this chapter, or by an agreement entered into under the authority of this chapter; and
(5) All interest earned on all deposits.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 203; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 2072(f), 62 DCR 10905; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 2052(c), 63 DCR 10775.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 34-1264.05.
Effect of Amendments
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 “Director” for “Executive Director” in (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2072(f) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part C - Other Cable Entities › § 34–1253.01. Cable Television Advisory Committee. [Repealed]

§ 34–1253.01. Cable Television Advisory Committee. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 301; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-271, § 262(c), 62 DCR 1884.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 34-1251.03.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 262(c) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-481, Nov. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 12133, 20 STAT 4405).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 262(c) of the New Columbia Statehood Initiative, Omnibus Boards and Commissions, and Election Transition Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-7, Feb. 26, 2015, 62 DCR 2646, 21 STAT 807).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part C - Other Cable Entities › § 34–1253.03. Public Service Commission regulation of the use of existing utility companies’ rights-of-way

§ 34–1253.03. Public Service Commission regulation of the use of existing utility companies’ rights-of-way.
(a) The Public Service Commission shall regulate the rates, terms, and conditions for cable operators’ use of existing utility company rights-of-way located within the District, including the use of existing utility poles and underground conduits in accordance with federal law and regulations, and shall ensure that all rates, terms, and conditions are just and reasonable.
(b) In regulating rates, terms, and conditions under this section, the Public Service Commission shall consider the interests of both cable service subscribers and utility consumers.
(c) The Public Service Commission shall resolve disagreements among cable operators and public utilities, including the use of public rights-of-way by a cable operator to install and maintain the cable operator’s cable system.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 303; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part D - Franchising and Re-Franchising Process › § 34–1254.04. Negotiation of an initial franchise agreement

§ 34–1254.04. Negotiation of an initial franchise agreement.
(a) If the Office determines under § 34-1254.03 that an applicant has the ability and commitment to adequately provide cable service in the District and to meet the cable-related needs and interests of the District and of District residents, the Office shall commence the negotiation of the terms of a franchise agreement between the District and the applicant.
(b) The Office and the applicant shall agree on the terms of a proposed franchise agreement within one year after the commencement of the negotiations under subsection (a) of this section. The Office may extend the one-year period of negotiations for up to 180 additional days, if additional time is necessary to finalize the terms of the proposed franchise agreement and there is good cause for not having finalized the agreement within the one-year period.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 404; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 34-1254.06.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 34 - Public Utilities › Chapter 12 - Cable Television › Subchapter II - Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment Act of 2015 › Part D - Franchising and Re-Franchising Process › § 34–1254.05. Minimum contents of franchise agreement

§ 34–1254.05. Minimum contents of franchise agreement.
(a) The proposed franchise agreement shall contain the following provisions:
(1) The applicant shall construct, operate, and maintain a state-of-the-art cable system.
(2) The capacity of the cable system shall be at least 750 MHz, with both downstream and upstream capacity.
(3) The cable system shall be capable of providing Internet access services.
(4) The applicant shall pay a franchise fee of at least 5% of gross revenues.
(5) The applicant shall contribute at least 1% of gross revenues to the operations of the Public Access Corporation;
(6) The applicant shall provide at least 8 PEG channels on the analog portion of the cable system and at least 10 PEG channels on the digital portion of the cable system.
(7) The applicant shall provide at least 1% of gross revenues each year as continuing capital support for the public, educational, and government access channels.
(8) The applicant shall enter into an agreement regarding contracting with, and procuring from, local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises.
(9) The applicant shall enter into a First Source agreement.
(10) The applicant shall provide significant financial resources or capacity or equipment to an institutional network.
(11) The construction schedule required by § 34-1257.03.
(b) The term of a franchise agreement shall not exceed 15 years in the case of an initial franchise and shall not exceed 10 years in the case of a renewed franchise.
(c) The proposed franchise agreement shall include procedures for amending the franchise agreement, including the District’s right to amend the franchise agreement in order to take advantage of advancements in technology.
(d) The proposed franchise agreement shall also cover matters regarding system construction, operation, and maintenance; indemnity, insurance and bonding requirements; reports and records; default and remedies; notices; and all terms and conditions related to the provision of cable service the Office deems necessary or appropriate.
(Aug. 21, 1982, D.C. Law 4-142, § 405; as added Oct. 9, 2002, D.C. Law 14-193, § 2(b), 49 DCR 7334.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 34-1251.04, § 34-1254.06, § 34-1254.07, and § 34-1254.08.