§ 110.063. APPLICANT CABLE OPERATOR.  


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  • (A) Unless exempted entirely or in part from this chapter or any of its provisions, this chapter shall be applicable to all cable operators. A cable operator shall be expected to comply with this chapter no later than six months after it becomes effective unless a different compliance date is given to the cable operator.
    (B) Standards. The cable operator shall maintain service in accordance with good and workman-like standards, so as to provide subscribers with the highest possible level of quality and reliability.
    (C) Noncompliance not excused for failure to enforce. A cable operator shall not be excused from complying with any of the requirements of this chapter by any failure of the City on any one or more occasions to seek, or insist upon compliance with this chapter.
    (D) Compliance with law. Any cable operator, its assignee, or transferee shall be subject to, and expected to comply with:
    (1) All ordinances in effect within the City including this chapter, to the extent that the cable operator has not received exemption or relief.
    (2) All Federal and State laws, and all rules and regulations issued by all applicable regulatory agencies.
    (3) All lawful exercise of the City's police power not inconsistent with the terms of its franchise.
    (E) Inconsistencies with Federal or State law. If any provision or section of this chapter is inconsistent with any provision or section of a Federal or State rule, regulation, or law, then the Federal or State rule, regulation or law shall control.
    (Ord. 13-08, passed 6-3-13)