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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 15. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CABLE TELEVISION |
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Chapter 15-33. ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS |
Section 15-3300. INTENT AND POLICY
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3300.1Pursuant to section 803 of the Cable Television Reform Amendment Act of 2002, effective October 9, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-193; to be codified at D.C. Official Code § 34-1258.03 et seq.), this chapter establishes the rules for the allocation of public, educational, and government (PEG) cable television channels, whether analog, digital, or other type, provided by a cable television system operator or an open video system operator in the fulfillment of its obligations under a franchise agreement or any other agreement.
3300.2It is the intent of the Office of Cable Television (OCT) to insure that all PEG channels be effectively used by the District, through qualified entities, to serve the residents of the District and provide them with valuable information as well as provide a forum for public expression and debate of public issues through the medium of cable television.
3300.3The failure of OCT or any entity to comply with these rules shall in no circumstances release, or be construed as releasing, a cable television system operator or an open video system operator from its obligations, including its obligation to transmit PEG channels, under its franchise agreement or any other agreement with the District