N.J. Admin. Code § 14:17-6.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 14:17-6.20 - Petitions by municipalities for permission to charge franchise fee above that prescribed in N.J.S.A. 48:5A-1 et seq

(a) Petitions by municipalities for permission to charge a franchise fee above that prescribed in 48:5A-1 et seq., shall be filed in one of two forms:

1. A municipal consent, included by a cable television company in its petition for Certificate of Approval, will be considered a petition for permission to charge a franchise fee in excess of that prescribed in 48:5A-1 et seq.; or

2. A petition in conformity with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 14:17-4 and 14:17-6.1 through 6.4, may be filed separately by a municipality.

3. Additionally, a municipality shall be required to provide the following information:

i. Proof that the expenses to the municipality with respect to the regulation or supervision caused by the existence and operation of the cable television company is warranted;

ii. Proof that the municipality has given notice of its filing to the affected cable television company.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:17-6.20

Amended by R.1994 d.194, effective 4/18/1994.
See: 26 New Jersey Register 96(a), 26 New Jersey Register 1683(a).