N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16 § 894.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 894.8 - Timing and manner of award of franchise

(a) A municipality may award one or more franchises within its jurisdiction. A municipality may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive franchise.

(b) Notwithstanding the number of applications for a cable television franchise which have been received, the municipality shall either award or deny each application within a period of six months from the public hearing held pursuant to section 894.7 of this Part. The failure of the municipality to act within this period shall be deemed a denial of all cable television franchise applications before such municipality at such time.

(c) A municipality shall exercise due diligence to prepare a franchise agreement consistent with the needs and interests of the residents of the municipality and the standards of section 895.1 of this Title.

(d) If a franchise application is denied the municipality shall include in the resolution the reasons for the denial.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 § 894.8