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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