Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-2108.4

Limitations on providing cable television services

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 445 F. Supp. 2d 668 - Martinsville Cable, Inc. v. Time Warner N.Y. Cable, LLC (2006)

Most recently applied in 445 F. Supp. 2d 668 - Martinsville Cable, Inc. v. Time Warner N.Y. Cable, LLC (August 2006)

2003, c. 677.

A. Except as provided in this article, a municipality shall not (i) provide a cable television service; or (ii) purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility for the purpose of providing a cable television service to one or more subscribers.

B. For purposes of this article, a municipality provides a cable television service if the municipality provides the service:

1. Directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality acting on behalf of the municipality or acting for the benefit of the municipality; or

2. By itself, through a partnership, joint venture, or by contract, resale, or otherwise.

Official source: Virginia Law Portal (LIS). Reproduced from public-domain Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.