Title 8, UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this chapter, "video service" means: (1) the transmission to subscribers of video programming and other programming service by a video service provider: (A) through facilities located at least in part in a public right-of-way; and (B) without regard to the…

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this chapter, "video service system" means a system, consisting of a set of transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment, that is designed to provide video service directly to subscribers within a community. The ter…

Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in section 21 of this chapter, after June 30, 2006: (1) the commission is the sole franchising authority (as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(10)) for the provision of video service in Indiana; and (2) a unit may not: (A) require a provider to obtain a sep…

Sec. 17. (a) Not later than fifteen (15) business days after the commission receives an application under section 16 of this chapter, the commission shall determine whether the application is complete and properly verified. If the commission determines that the application is inc…

Sec. 18. Subject to the notice requirements under section 20 of this chapter, a certificate issued under this chapter may be transferred to any successor in interest of the holder to which the certificate is originally granted. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.

Sec. 19. A certificate issued under this chapter may be terminated by the holder by submitting notice to the commission under section 20 of this chapter. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "certificate" refers to a certificate of franchise authority issued by the commission under section 17 of this chapter. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.

Sec. 20. (a) In connection with, or as a condition of receiving, a certificate under this chapter, the commission shall require a holder to notify the commission, after the issuance of a certificate, of any of the following changes involving the holder or the certificate issued: …

Sec. 21. (a) For purposes of this section, a provider is considered to be a holder of a local franchise on June 30, 2006, if: (1) the provider; or (2) any affiliate or successor entity of the provider; holds a local franchise to provide video service in a unit on June 30, 2006. (…

Sec. 22. (a) A provider that elects to terminate a local franchise under section 21 of this chapter remains subject to the contractual rights, duties, and obligations incurred by the provider that are owed to any private person. (b) All liens, security interests, royalties, and o…

Sec. 23. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the holder of a certificate under this chapter shall, at the end of each calendar quarter, determine under subsections (c) and (d) the gross revenue received during that quarter from the holder's provision of video service in eac…

Sec. 24. (a) Subject to subsection (f), not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of each calendar quarter, the holder shall pay to each unit included in the holder's service area under a certificate issued under this chapter a franchise fee equal to: (1) the amount of gr…

Sec. 24.5. (a) This section applies to any unit that receives franchise fees paid to the unit under: (1) a certificate issued by the commission under this chapter; or (2) an unexpired local franchise issued by the unit before July 1, 2006; with respect to a particular calendar ye…

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies in a unit that: (1) is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and (2) requires a provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter to provide PEG channel capacity, facilities, or financial support u…

Sec. 26. (a) This section applies in a unit or an unincorporated area of Indiana that: (1) is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and (2) does not require a provider described in section 21(a) of this chapter to provide PEG channel…

Sec. 26.5. (a) This section applies in a unit: (1) that is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and (2) in which a provider is required to provide PEG channel capacity: (A) under a local franchise issued to the provider by the unit …

Sec. 27. (a) The operation of a PEG channel provided under section 25, 26, or 26.5 of this chapter is the responsibility of the unit or unincorporated area that receives the benefit of the channel, and the holder or other provider is responsible only for the transmission of the c…

Sec. 28. (a) This section applies to the following: (1) A provider that holds a certificate issued by the commission under this chapter. (2) A provider that provides video service under a local franchise, as permitted under section 21(b)(1) of this chapter. (b) Subject to section…

Sec. 29. (a) This section applies to a provider that holds a local franchise to provide video service in a unit at any time before July 1, 2009, regardless of whether: (1) the provider elects: (A) under section 21(b)(1) of this chapter, to continue providing video service under t…

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission created by IC 8-1-1-2. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.

Sec. 30. (a) As used in this section, "designated employee" means a holder's: (1) employee; or (2) authorized agent; whom the holder designates or will designate to receive direct marketing authority. (b) As used in this section, "direct marketing authority" means the authority g…

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "franchise" means an initial authorization, or a renewal of an authorization, that: (1) is issued by the commission under this chapter after June 30, 2006; and (2) authorizes the construction or operation of a video service system in a designated …

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "gross revenue" means all consideration of any kind or nature, including cash, credits, property, and in kind contributions: (1) received by a holder from the operation of a video service system in a particular unit in Indiana; and (2) calculated …

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "holder" refers to a person that holds a certificate issued by the commission under this chapter after June 30, 2006. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "incumbent provider" means the provider serving the largest number of video service subscribers in a particular local franchise service area on July 1, 2006. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "local franchise" means an initial authorization, or a renewal of an authorization, that: (1) is issued by a unit before July 1, 2006; and (2) authorizes the construction or operation of a video service system in a designated service area in the u…

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "other programming service" refers to information that a provider makes available to all subscribers generally. As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.