59-26-102. Definitions.
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59-26-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)"County or municipality franchise fee" means a franchise fee that a county or municipality receives from a multi-channel video or audio service provider.
(2)"Franchise fee" is as defined in 47 U.S.C. Sec. 542, except that the term "cable operator" or "cable subscriber" shall be interpreted to include a multi-channel video or audio service provider.
(a)"Multi-channel video or audio service provider" means any person or group of persons that:
(i)provides multi-channel video or audio service and directly or indirectly owns a significant interest in the multi-channel video or audio service; or
(ii)otherwise controls or is responsible through any arrangement, the management and operation of the multi-channel video or audio service.
(b)"Multi-channel video or audio service provider" includes the following except as specifically exempted by state or federal law:
(i)a cable operator;
(ii)a CATV provider;
(iii)a multi-point distribution provider;
(iv)a MMDS provider;
(v)a SMATV operator;
(vi)a direct-to-home satellite service provider; or
(vii)a DBS provider.
(4)"Municipality" means a city or town.
Amended by Chapter 288 , 2007 General Session