All municipalities which have never granted a franchise for cable television prior to July 1, 1988, may construct, maintain, and lease to others for operations community antenna television systems as defined in § 9-35-16 ; may issue revenue bonds pursuant to the provisions of chapter 9-40 for such purposes; and may combine such a system with other municipal systems and services into a single utility. Source: SL 1982, ch 78 ; SL 1988, ch 79 .