N.J. Admin. Code § 14:18-13.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 14:18-13.7 - Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge

(a) Upon transmittal from the Office of Cable Television to an Administrative Law Judge, a hearing shall be held to determine if:

1. The cable television operator has substantially complied with the material terms of the existing franchise and with applicable law;

2. The quality of the cable television operator's service, including signal quality, response to consumer complaints, and billing practices, but without regard to the mix, quality, or level of cable services or other services provided over the system, has been reasonable in light of community needs;

3. The cable television operator has the financial, legal, and technical ability to provide the services, facilities, and equipment as set forth in the cable television operator's proposal; and

4. The cable television operator's proposal is reasonable to meet the future cable-related community needs and interests, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs and interests.

(b) At least one hearing for public comment shall be held in the affected municipality.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:18-13.7

Amended by R.1990 d.415, effective 8/20/1990.
See: 22 N.J.R. 1330(b), 22 N.J.R. 2575(a).
Added (b).
Amended by R.2000 d.155, effective 4/17/2000.
See: 31 N.J.R. 3061(a), 32 N.J.R. 1402(a).
In (a), substituted references to cable television operators for references to operators throughout.