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Several states have passed laws at the Bells' behest to eliminate or effectively nullify the local franchising process. Pending legislation has been introduced in many more. The map linked below indicates the status of the states based on information currently available to us (as of the date shown below).
The map linked below provides a simplified graphical overview of the situation in the various states, showing whether the state or the locality sets the terms of the franchise (as distinct from which one technically grants the franchise).
Matters are moving so swiftly in this area that the map may not be completely up-to-date at any given moment. We welcome additional information or updates. Please send messages or documents to Gerry Lederer (glederer@millervaneaton.com).
Map indicating the States' Video Franchising Laws (9/15/08) [PDF]
TeleCommunity Press Conference, June 29, 2007 at 11:00 Eastern: Presentation on "The State of the States: A Report on Franchising Legislation at the State Level" and "State Cable Franchise Laws
at a Glance" (6/29/07) [PDF]
Introduction
Congressional Video Franchise Legislation
State Video Franchise Legislation
FCC Rulemaking on Franchising
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