Minnesota Statutes 238.242 – Reimbursement
Subdivision 1.Providing alternative service.
Other providers of television programming or cable communications services shall notify the person operating a cable communications system when a resident or association member occupying a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling complex requests the services provided for by this section or section 238.241. After reaching agreement with the alternative service provider for reimbursement to be paid for use of the equipment, the cable communications system shall make available the equipment necessary to provide the alternative service without unreasonable delay.
Subd. 2.Reimbursement determination.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 238.242
- Association member: means an individual owner of a cooperatively owned multiple dwelling complex. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Cable communications system: means a system that (1) provides the service of receiving and amplifying (i) programs broadcast by one or more television or radio stations and (ii) other programs originated by a person operating a cable communications system or by another person, and (2) distributes those programs by wire, cable, microwave, or other means, regardless of whether the means are owned or leased, to persons who subscribe to the service. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Dwelling unit: means a single unit providing complete, independent, living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Multiple dwelling complex: means a site, lot, field, or tract of land or water, other than a common interest community or mobile home park, whether occupied or under construction, containing more than four dwelling units. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Person: means any individual, trustee, partnership, municipality, association, corporation or other legal entity. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Resident: means a person or entity paying rent to a property owner. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 238.242
- Association member: means an individual owner of a cooperatively owned multiple dwelling complex. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Cable communications system: means a system that (1) provides the service of receiving and amplifying (i) programs broadcast by one or more television or radio stations and (ii) other programs originated by a person operating a cable communications system or by another person, and (2) distributes those programs by wire, cable, microwave, or other means, regardless of whether the means are owned or leased, to persons who subscribe to the service. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Dwelling unit: means a single unit providing complete, independent, living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Multiple dwelling complex: means a site, lot, field, or tract of land or water, other than a common interest community or mobile home park, whether occupied or under construction, containing more than four dwelling units. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Person: means any individual, trustee, partnership, municipality, association, corporation or other legal entity. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
- Resident: means a person or entity paying rent to a property owner. See Minnesota Statutes 238.02
The amount to be reimbursed must be determined under section 238.24, subdivision 10. The reimbursed amount must be paid in one installment for each instance of requested use. The payment may not be refunded upon subscriber cancellation of the alternative service.
Subd. 3.Financial records made available.
The person operating a cable communications system, upon written request, shall make available to the alternative provider financial records supporting the reimbursement cost requested.