12-2008. Rates, charges, delinquency fees. (a) Every applicant for a franchise, upon request of the city, shall file with the city a schedule of its proposed rates and charges for its proposed services. Such rates and charges may be established as maximum rates for such services by the original franchise and if so established may not be exceeded without the approval of the governing body of the city.
(b) A cable television provider may impose a monthly fee for any delinquent balance owed by a subscriber of cable television or related services, subject to the following:
(1) At least 10 days before the date the fee is imposed, the subscriber shall be given written notice, on the face of the bill or by separate notice, of: (A) The date after which the fee will be imposed if the balance is not paid; and (B) the amount of the fee that will be imposed; and
(2) the fee for delinquent payment shall not exceed 5% of the amount of the delinquent balance per month or $5 per month, whichever is greater.
History: L. 1972, ch. 49, § 3; L. 1999, ch. 62, § 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 12 - Cities And Municipalities
12-2002 Same; act not to affect 12-824.
12-2004 Same; obligations of city.
12-2005 Same; application of act.
12-2006 Cable television service; regulation.
12-2007 Franchises; installation; term.
12-2008 Rates, charges, delinquency fees.
12-2009 Cables and equipment; map required to be filed.
12-2010 Compensation and levies by cities.
12-2011 Franchise; violations of act; penalty.
12-2012 Existing systems and services.
12-2013 Act does not apply to public utilities.
12-2015 Telecommunications providers; franchise agreements; restrictions.
12-2016 Franchise fees for electricity or natural gas; effective date in annexed areas.
12-2025 Video competition act; consistent with federal cable act.
12-2036 Organized collection service establishment; procedure; delayed implementation.