15.2-2108.8 - Referendum. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-2108.8. Referendum.

A. Before a municipality may offer cable television service, the governingbody of the municipality shall by a majority vote call an election on whetheror not the municipality shall provide the proposed cable television services.

B. When under subsection A the governing body calls an election, the electionshall be held:

1. At the next municipal general election or as provided in Article 5 (§24.2-681 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of Title 24.2 at a local special election thepurpose of which is authorized by this section; and

2. In accordance with the law of Virginia regarding elections in Title 24.2and as provided in this section.

C. The notice of the election shall include with any other informationrequired by law:

1. A summary of the cable television services that the governing body of themunicipality proposes to provide to subscribers residing within theboundaries of the municipality;

2. The feasibility study summary under § 15.2-2108.6;

3. A statement that a full copy of the feasibility study is available forinspection and copying; and

4. The location in the municipality where the feasibility study may beinspected or copied.

D. The ballot at the election shall pose the question substantially asfollows: "Shall this municipality provide cable television service to theinhabitants of the municipality?"

E. The ballot proposition shall not take effect until submitted to theelectorate and approved by the majority of those voting on the ballot.

(2003, c. 677.)