A franchising authority may require a franchise of any cable operator for the operation of a cable system within its jurisdiction. The exercise of such authority shall be pursuant to an ordinance detailing the basic requirements for a franchise and the terms and conditions for any other contractual arrangement thereafter deemed appropriate and consistent with §§ 9-35-25 to 9-35-27, inclusive, and federal law.
S.D. Codified Laws § 9-35-26
Authority of franchising authority to require franchise of cable operator--Ordinance
Source: SL 2005, ch 53, § 2.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.