(a) The provisions of any cable franchise in effect on the effective date of this chapter shall remain in effect, subject to the express provisions of this article, and for no longer than the then current remaining term of the franchise as such franchise existed on the effective date.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section and other provisions of this article, a cable franchise shall be considered in effect on the effective date of this article if such franchise was granted on or before such effective date.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1. Cable Television Systems Act
§24D-1-1. Legislative Findings
§24D-1-3. Cable Franchise Required; Franchising Authority
§24D-1-4. Existing Cable Franchises
§24D-1-5. Duties of the Public Service Commission
§24D-1-6. Application or Proposal for Cable Franchise; Fee; Certain Requirements
§24D-1-7. Cable Franchise Application or Proposal Procedure; Public Hearing; Notice
§24D-1-8. Issuance of Cable Franchise Authority; Criteria; Content
§24D-1-9. Cable System Installation, Construction, Operation, Removal, General Provisions
§24D-1-10. Revocation, Alteration, or Suspension of Cable Franchise; Penalties
§24D-1-11. Renewal of Cable Franchise
§24D-1-12. Transfer of Cable Franchise
§24D-1-13. Rates; Filing With Public Service Commission; Approval
§24D-1-14. Requirement for Adequate Service; Terms and Conditions of Service
§24D-1-15. Procedures for Restoring Interrupted Service and Improving Substandard Service
§24D-1-16. Credit or Refund for Interrupted Service
§24D-1-17. Office Operating Requirements; Office Hours
§24D-1-18. Notice to Subscribers Regarding Quality of Service
§24D-1-19. Recording of Subscriber Complaints
§24D-1-20. Franchise Document Clearinghouse
§24D-1-21. Rights of Individuals
§24D-1-22. Complaints; Violations; Penalties
§24D-1-23. Other Duties of Commission; Suit to Enforce Chapter
§24D-1-25. Annual Fees; Effect of Application and Filing Fees on Franchise Fees
§24D-1-26. Cable Television Industry Not Regulated as a Utility