Subdivision 1. Conditions for extension. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, a cable communications system may extend or provide service outside the boundaries of a core service unit if the cable communications system obtains an extension permit issued by the municipality or municipalities which have jurisdiction over the extension area.
Subd. 2. Exemption. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a cable communications system with less than 50 subscribers in a municipality shall be exempt from obtaining a permit from that municipality, unless the municipality chooses to require a permit.
Subd. 3. Municipal permit. Any extension permit awarded pursuant to this section shall be issued at a regular or special meeting of the governing body affording reasonable notice and reasonable opportunity to be heard. Such extension permits shall include:
(a) A schedule of the rates to be charged to the subscribers and the procedure to be used to change subscriber rates;
(b) A stipulation that the parties to the extension permit agree, to the extent applicable, to abide by those terms of the franchise of the core service unit which pertain to systemwide channel capacity, access channels, equipment for production and reproduction or playback of programming, two-way communications capability, standards for system installation, maintenance and operation, indemnification of the franchisor, liability insurance, abandonment of service, removal of equipment and termination or cancellation of the franchise; and
(c) A statement to the effect that the expiration date of the extension permit shall be coincident with that of the franchise of the core service unit, provided that a change in the expiration date of the core service unit franchise, by way of either renewal or amendment of the franchise, shall automatically apply to the extension permit unless the municipality with jurisdiction over the extension area elects otherwise.
Subd. 4. Joint exercise of powers. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a municipality having jurisdiction over an extension area from becoming a party to the franchise of the core service unit under an agreement for the joint exercise of powers executed pursuant to section 471.59.
Subd. 5. Extension permit, excess requirements. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a municipality having jurisdiction over an extension area from prescribing extension permit requirements which are in excess of those required by this section, unless such requirements are inconsistent with this chapter.
Subd. 6. [Repealed, 1985 c 285 s 54]
Subd. 7. [Repealed, 1985 c 285 s 54]
Subd. 8. [Repealed, 1985 c 285 s 54]
1978 c 771 s 5; 1985 c 285 s 28,29
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 237 - 238 — Telecommunications
Chapter 238 — Cable Communications
Section 238.03 — Applicability.
Section 238.08 — Franchise Requirement.
Section 238.081 — Franchise Procedure.
Section 238.083 — Sale Or Transfer Of Franchise.
Section 238.084 — Required Contents Of Franchise Ordinance.
Section 238.086 — Franchise Holder Exemption.
Section 238.11 — Censorship Prohibited.
Section 238.115 — Cable Provider Complaints.
Section 238.15 — Financial Interest Of Member.
Section 238.16 — Gross Misdemeanor.
Section 238.17 — Service To Extension Area.
Section 238.18 — Unfair Preference.
Section 238.23 — Access Required.
Section 238.24 — Conditions For Access.
Section 238.241 — Conditions For Access By Alternative Provider.
Section 238.242 — Reimbursement.
Section 238.26 — Subsequent Taking.
Section 238.27 — Interference With Facilities.
Section 238.35 — Use Of Existing Easement; Restrictions.
Section 238.37 — Scope; Pole, Duct, And Conduit Agreements.
Section 238.38 — Permit To Attach To Pole Or Conduit System.
Section 238.39 — Legal Authority.
Section 238.40 — Liability; Indemnify Public Utility.