Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org7386815.2-2108.4Limitations on providing cable television services202515.2-2108.556-265.4:4Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentFranchises; Sale and Lease of Certain Municipal Public Property; Public UtilitiesProvision of Cable Television Services by Certain Localities

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.

2003, c. 677.