§ 43-40. Existing county franchises.

All county franchises previously granted by the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to this chapter (sections 43-1 through 43-39) shall remain in effect pursuant to the terms of that franchise unless otherwise amended, expired or cancelled by the county and until such time as those franchisees are in compliance with terms and procedures of the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 under authority of the California Public Utilities Commission. Notwithstanding this provision should it be determined by state or federal law, regulation or rule, that the county may enter into local franchises with providers of cable television, video services or other technological systems, the county reserves the right to issue such franchises.

(Ord. No. 4785, § 3, 4-19-2011)