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 Hernando County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 9. CABLE TELEVISION

§ 9-1. Definitions.  

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  • The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:

    Cable service:

    (1)

    The one-way transmission to subscribers of video programming, or other programming service; and

    (2)

    Subscriber interaction, if any, which is required for the selection or use of such video programming or other programming service.

    Cable system: A facility, consisting of a set of closed transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment, that is designed to provide cable service which includes video programming and which is provided to multiple subscribers within a community, but such term does not include:

    (1)

    A facility that serves only to retransmit the television signals of one or more television broadcast stations;

    (2)

    A facility that serves subscribers without using any public rights-of-way;

    (3)

    A facility of a common carrier which is subject, in whole or in part, to the provisions of 47 U.S.C. sections 201 et seq., except that such facility shall be considered a cable system (other than for purposes of 47 U.S.C. section 541(C) to the extent such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to subscribers, unless the extent of such use is solely to provide interactive on-demand services;

    (4)

    An open video system that complies with 47 U.S.C. section 573; or

    (5)

    Any facilities of any electric utility used solely for operating its electric utility systems.

    Franchise: An initial authorization or renewal thereof issued by a franchising authority, whether such authorization is designated as a franchise permit, license, resolution, contract, certificate, agreement, or otherwise which authorizes the construction or operation of a cable system.

    Franchising authority: Hernando County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.

    Person: Any individual partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, or governmental entity.

    Video programming: Programming provided by or generally considered comparable to programming provided by a television broadcast station or cable system.

(Ord. No. 97-18, § 1, 8-19-97)