North Carolina Statutes
§ 66-351 — State franchising authority
North Carolina § 66-351
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 66Commerce and Business
Art. 42State Franchise for Cable Television Service
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-351 (2026).
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(a)Authority. - The Secretary of State is designated the exclusive franchising authority in this State for cable service provided over a cable system. This designation replaces the authorization to counties and cities in former G.S. 153A-137 and G.S. 160A-319 to award a franchise for cable service. This designation is effective January 1, 2007. After this date, a county or city may not award or renew a franchise for cable service.
(b)Award and Scope. - The Secretary is considered to have awarded a franchise to a person who files a notice of franchise under G.S. 66-352. A franchise for cable service authorizes the holder of the franchise to construct and operate a cable system over public rights-of-way within the area to be served. Chapter 160A of the General Statutes governs the regulati
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§ 66-100
Remedies§ 66-106
Definitions§ 66-107
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Bond or trust account required§ 66-109
Filing with Secretary of State§ 66-110
Contracts to be in writing§ 66-111
Remedies§ 66-112
Scope§ 66-118
Definitions§ 66-119
Contract requirements§ 66-120
Buyer's rights§ 66-121
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North Carolina § 66-351, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nc/66/66-351.