47 C.F.R. § 76.42

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 76.42 - In-kind contributions
(a) In-kind, cable-related contributions are "franchise fees" subject to the five percent cap set forth in 47 U.S.C. 542(b) . Such contributions, which count toward the five percent cap at their fair market value, include any non-monetary contributions related to the provision of cable service by a cable operator as a condition or requirement of a local franchise, including but not limited to:
(1) Costs attributable to the provision of free or discounted cable service to public buildings, including buildings leased by or under control of the franchising authority;
(2) Costs in support of public, educational, or governmental access facilities, with the exception of capital costs; and
(3) Costs attributable to the construction of institutional networks.
(b) In-kind, cable-related contributions do not include the costs of complying with build-out and customer service requirements.

47 C.F.R. §76.42

84 FR 44750, Aug. 27, 2019
84 FR 44750, 9/26/2019