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Section 10.27A.750
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Chapter 10.27A Cable Communications Code

Article III. Franchise Conditions

Section 10.27A.750 Continuity of Service
  1. Where a franchisee rebuilds or modifies its system, it shall ensure that all subscribers receive continuous, uninterrupted service regardless of the circumstances, unless otherwise authorized by the deputy mayor; provided, however, that a franchisee may interrupt service to any subscriber for periods of up to seventy-two hours during a rebuild or upgrade of the cable system without the authorization of the deputy mayor, as long as every subscriber to be affected receives five days’ prior written notice.
  1. As long as it is entitled to revenues from the operation of the cable system, a franchisee shall maintain continuity of service during any temporary transition in the franchise, including, but not limited to, the following circumstances:
    1. Revocation of the franchise.
    1. Nonrenewal of the franchise; or
    1. Transfer of the cable system to the City or another entity.

Date Passed: Monday, June 4, 2007

Effective Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007

ORD C34041 Section 1 (Recodification)

May 1, 2024