16 CRR-NY 894.8NY-CRR
16 CRR-NY 894.8
16 CRR-NY 894.8
894.8 Timing and manner of award of franchise.
(a) A municipality may award one or more franchises within its jurisdiction. A municipality may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive franchise.
(b) Notwithstanding the number of applications for a cable television franchise which have been received, the municipality shall either award or deny each application within a period of six months from the public hearing held pursuant to section 894.7 of this Part. The failure of the municipality to act within this period shall be deemed a denial of all cable television franchise applications before such municipality at such time.
(c) A municipality shall exercise due diligence to prepare a franchise agreement consistent with the needs and interests of the residents of the municipality and the standards of section 895.1 of this Title.
(d) If a franchise application is denied the municipality shall include in the resolution the reasons for the denial.
16 CRR-NY 894.8
Current through February 28, 2023
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