§ 25-3-102. INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BY COUNTY.

(a)

Duty of franchisee to allow inspection. A franchisee shall construct, install, repair, operate, and maintain its cable system:

(1)

Subject to the inspection of all county officials who have jurisdiction to inspect the cable system; and

(2)

In strict compliance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the operation of a cable system.

(b)

Authority of county to inspect. After giving reasonable notice, the county's authorized personnel may conduct periodic inspections of a franchisee's cable system.

(c)

Approval by county.

(1)

Before beginning construction, reconstruction, or a major change of the cable system within the streets, a franchisee shall:

(i)

Present written plans to the proper county officials, subject to the limitations on the disclosure of proprietary information established under § 25-1-102 of this article; and

(ii)

Obtain approval from the county.

(2)

(i)

The county shall promptly review the franchisee's plans.

(ii)

If the county does not disapprove or alter the plan for valid cause shown within 90 days after the date the plan is submitted to the county, the plan is deemed approved without further action by the county.

(3)

The county officials may impose conditions and regulations that are reasonably necessary for the protection of the public and for the continuity of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

(1988 Code, § 8-5) (Bill No. 134-97, §§ 1, 2, 12-5-1997; Bill No. 31-03, § 2, 7-1-2004)