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NY A05327
Bill
Status
2/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Amends Public Service Law Section 219 to establish automatic continuation of cable television franchise terms upon expiration, pending negotiation of renewal or extension agreements
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Requires fees, taxes, and charges imposed by municipalities on cable television companies to increase by no more than 5 percent of the company's gross annual receipts during the automatic continuation period
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Maintains all provisions of the most recently expired franchise, extension, or renewal in full force and effect until the municipality and cable company agree to renew/extend the franchise or the municipality enters into a franchise agreement with another cable company
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law and applies to cable television franchises expiring on or after that date
Legislative Description
Provides that expired cable television franchises shall be deemed extended with an increase in the fees to be paid by cable television company which shall not exceed 5% of the company's gross annual receipts, until such time as a municipality and the cable television company enter into a renewal of the franchise.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012