As used in this chapter:

(1)  “County or municipality franchise fee” means a franchise fee that a county or municipality receives from a multi-channel video or audio service provider.

Terms Used In Utah Code 59-26-102

  • City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Franchise fee: is a s defined in 47 U. See Utah Code 59-26-102
  • Multi-channel video or audio service provider: includes the following except as specifically 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. See Utah Code 59-26-102
  • Municipality: means a city or town. See Utah Code 59-26-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Town: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
    • (2)  “Franchise fee” is as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 542, except that the term “cable operator” or “cable subscriber” shall be interpreted to include a multi-channel video or audio service provider.

    (3) 

    (a)  “Multi-channel video or audio service provider” means any person or group of persons that:

    (i)  provides multi-channel video or audio service and directly or indirectly owns a significant interest in the multi-channel video or audio service; or

    (ii)  otherwise controls or is responsible through any arrangement, the management and operation of the multi-channel video or audio service.

    (b)  “Multi-channel video or audio service provider” includes the following except as specifically 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

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