Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 590 - RULES OF OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
Chapter 590-7 - COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS
Subject 590-7-28 - CABLE/VIDEO STATE FRANCHISE
Rule 590-7-28-.01 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) "Cable Service Provider". As used herein the term "cable service provider" means an entity providing cable service as defined in O.C.G.A. § 36-76-2.
(2) "Franchise" or "State Franchise". As used herein the term "franchise" or "state franchise" means an initial authorization or renewal of an authorization issued by the Secretary of State to a cable service provider or video service provider that authorizes the construction or operation of a cable service provider or video service provider's network in the public rights of way.
(3) "Franchise Authority" or "State Franchise Authority". As used herein the term "franchise authority" or "state franchise authority" means the Secretary of State.
(4) "Holder" or "Certificate Holder". As used herein the term "holder" or "certificate holder" means a cable service provider or video service provider that has been issued a state franchise.
(5) "Public Right of Way". As used herein the term "public right of way" means the area in, on, along, over, or under the public roads that are part of the municipal or county road system or the state highway system.
(6) "Service Area". As used herein the term "service area" means the geographic territory within a municipality or unincorporated area of a county where a cable service provider or video service provider provides or has proposed to offer cable service or video service pursuant to a franchise.
(7) "State Franchise Certificate". As used herein the term "state franchise certificate" means the certificate issued by the Secretary of State certifying that a state franchise has been issued by the Secretary of State to the certificate holder.
(8) "Video Service Provider". As used herein the term "video service provider" means an entity providing video service as defined in O.C.G.A. § 36-76-2.
O.C.G.A. § 36-76-2.
