711.0737 - “Local franchise” defined. - Nevada Statutes

711.0737  “Local franchise” defined.

      1.  “Local franchise” means any franchise, agreement, permit, license or similar authorization, regardless of its name, which:

      (a) Permits a person to construct or operate a cable system, community antenna television system or video service network within the jurisdiction of a local government;

      (b) Was issued, granted, approved or renewed by the governing body of the local government before June 4, 2007, pursuant to the authority of any federal, state or local law in effect at the time of the issuance, grant, approval or renewal; and

      (c) On June 4, 2007, is legally effective and unexpired.

      2.  The term includes, without limitation, an unexpired local franchise that a local government in a county whose population is less than 100,000 renews or extends the term of pursuant to NRS 711.480 and 711.490.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 1353)