§ 25-3-105. RATE REGULATION.

(a)

Rate regulations adopted by county - Required. The County Council shall adopt rate regulations consistent with those adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 47 C.F.R. § 76.933 for the review of basic service tier and associated equipment rates.

(b)

Nondiscriminatory rates; exceptions.

(1)

A franchisee shall establish rates that are nondiscriminatory.

(2)

This subsection does not prohibit the franchisee from offering:

(i)

Discounts to commercial and multiple family dwelling subscribers billed on a bulk basis;

(ii)

Promotional discounts; or

(iii)

Reduced rates for subscribers who have multiple services.

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