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(e)
Nonenforcement.
The grantee shall not be relieved of its obligation to comply promptly with any
of the provisions of the franchise by any failure of the town to enforce prompt compliance.
(f)
This article and any disputes arising from its adoption, or from any franchise granted pursuant
thereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina and the town consistent with applicable
FCC rules and regulations required to be observed in the enforcement of this article.
(g) This article shall not be deemed conclusive as to the terms and conditions of any franchise
hereinafter issued hereunder. The final terms and conditions of such franchise shall be determined by the
franchise ordinance.
(h)
Franchise required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct, operate
or maintain a cable telecommunications system in the town as defined without a franchise.
(i)
New franchises.
The provisions of this article shall apply only to franchises issued after the
effective date of this article [August 14, 1995]. Any previously existing franchise shall comply with the cable
standards ordinance in effect at the time the franchise was granted.
(Ord. No. 95-64, § XVII, 8-14-95)