59-26-102 - Definitions.
59-26-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "County or municipality franchise fee" means a franchise fee that a county ormunicipality receives from a multi-channel video or audio service provider.
(2) "Franchise fee" is as defined in 47 U.S.C. Sec. 542, except that the term "cableoperator" or "cable subscriber" shall be interpreted to include a multi-channel video or audioservice provider.
(3) (a) "Multi-channel video or audio service provider" means any person or group ofpersons that:
(i) provides multi-channel video or audio service and directly or indirectly owns asignificant interest in the multi-channel video or audio service; or
(ii) otherwise controls or is responsible through any arrangement, the management andoperation of the multi-channel video or audio service.
(b) "Multi-channel video or audio service provider" includes the following except asspecifically exempted by state or federal law:
(i) a cable operator;
(ii) a CATV provider;
(iii) a multi-point distribution provider;
(iv) a MMDS provider;
(v) a SMATV operator;
(vi) a direct-to-home satellite service provider; or
(vii) a DBS provider.
(4) "Municipality" means a city or town.
Amended by Chapter 288, 2007 General Session