Code of Virginia § 15.2-2108.4. Limitations on providing cable television services.
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A. Except as provided in this article, a municipality shall not
(i)provide a cable television service; or
(ii)purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility for the purpose of providing a cable television service to one or more subscribers.
B. For purposes of this article, a municipality provides a cable television service if the municipality provides the service:
1. Directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality acting on behalf of the municipality or acting for the benefit of the municipality; or
2. By itself, through a partnership, joint venture, or by contract, resale, or otherwise.
2003, c. 677 .