Sections 238.02, subdivisions 3a, 20a, and 31b, and 238.37 to 238.42 only apply to pole, duct, and conduit agreements entered into or renewed between public utilities and cable communications systems on or after January 1, 1976, and have no application to those agreements executed before January 1, 1976, until those agreements are either renewed or substantially renegotiated. If a public utility company and a cable communications system enter into an agreement regarding only pole attachments, sections 238.02, subdivisions 3a, 20a, and 31b, and 238.37 to 238.42 relating to conduit systems are applicable to that agreement and if a public utility company and a cable communications system enter into an agreement regarding only use of a conduit system, sections 238.02, subdivisions 3a, 20a, and 31b, and 238.37 to 238.42 relating to pole attachments are not applicable to that agreement.
1985 c 285 s 37; 2004 c 261 art 7 s 28; 2005 c 10 art 1 s 36
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.