Delaware § 605 Additional powers of the Commission

Delaware Statutes

§ 605 — Additional powers of the Commission

Delaware § 605

Title26

Ch. 1PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Subch.Regulation of Cable Television Systems

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Del. Code tit. 26, § 605 (2026).

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In addition to its powers to issue franchises, the Commission has the power and jurisdiction to do all of the following:

(1)Conduct such investigations as may be necessary to determine compliance by a franchisee with this subchapter and the terms of any franchise granted;

(2)Prescribe a nonrefundable application fee in sufficient amount, but no more, to meet the costs necessary for processing the franchise applications;

(3)Examine, upon reasonable written notice and during regular business hours, subscriber lists, repair records, service complaints, and facilities and interview management personnel of all franchisees or applicants for franchises for the purpose of verifying applications or compliance with the terms of a franchise and of this subchapter;

(4)Intervene as a party in a

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In addition to its powers to issue franchises, the Commission has the power and jurisdiction to do all of the following:

(1) Conduct such investigations as may be necessary to determine compliance by a franchisee with this subchapter and the terms of any franchise granted;

(2) Prescribe a nonrefundable application fee in sufficient amount, but no more, to meet the costs necessary for processing the franchise applications;

(3) Examine, upon reasonable written notice and during regular business hours, subscriber lists, repair records, service complaints, and facilities and interview management personnel of all franchisees or applicants for franchises for the purpose of verifying applications or compliance with the terms of a franchise and of this subchapter;

(4) Intervene as a party in any action, in any court of competent jurisdiction, relating to the grant or performance of any franchise;

(5) Modify the terms of any franchise upon good cause shown by the franchisee;

(6) Adopt such regulations as the Commission may find are necessary or appropriate to implement any federal regulations or legislation governing the provision of cable television service. Regulations adopted pursuant to this authority shall supersede any inconsistent:

a. Franchise provisions, or

b. Sections of this subchapter.