§ 14-2. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Multichannel video provider means a person or entity who meets one or more of the following tests:

(1)

The provider is a cable operator, as such term is defined in the Federal Cable Act, being title VI of the Federal Communications Act of 1934, 47 USC 521, or as otherwise required to obtain a franchise, as such term is defined in such act.

(2)

The provider is an operator of an open video system, as such term is defined in title VI of the Federal Communications Act of 1934, and implementing regulations.

(3)

Any person who provides multichannel video service to a resident, business or person within the township, where such service is transmitted in whole or in part via wires or lines that are in or cross any public rights-of-way within the township. This shall apply whether the provider owns, leases or otherwise obtains the right to use such wires or lines, including wires or lines of a telecommunications provider used pursuant to tariff or otherwise for such purpose. The term "multichannel video service" means multiple channels of video programming where the individual video channels are generally considered comparable to programming provided by a television broadcast station or by a direct to home satellite service.

(4)

A person providing multichannel video service who is otherwise required to obtain a franchise and/or consent agreement under applicable law.

(Ord. No. 504, § 1, 2-21-2008)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.