§ 15.2-2108.4 Limitations on providing cable television services
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.
History
This law was first created in 2003. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 677 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.
2003, c. 677.