§ 17.005. Rate regulation; adoption of F.C.C. rules and/or regulations.

Sec. V. 

A.

The Township, by this reference, hereby adopts all rules and regulations regarding basic service rates and associated equipment rates which the F.C.C. promulgates pursuant to the Act, and makes said rules and regulations part of this Ordinance.

B.

The Township has submitted an application to the F.C.C. for certification as a cable franchising authority pursuant to the Act. Upon certification as a cable franchising authority, the Township shall regulate the basic service rates and associated equipment rates in compliance with the Act, the F.C.C. rules and/or regulations and this Ordinance.

C.

Upon receiving its certification, the franchising authority shall send written notice of its certification and notice that it has adopted the required regulations, return receipt requested, to all regulated cable operators within the Township. The date upon which the franchising authority gives this notice is the initial date of regulation.