1. (a) This section applies in a unit:

   1. (1) that is included in the service area of a holder of a certificate issued under this chapter; and

   2. (2) in which a provider is required to provide PEG channel capacity:

      1. (A) under a local franchise issued to the provider by the unit before July 1, 2006; or
      2. (B) by the commission under section 26 of this chapter.
2. (b) As used in this section, "PEG channel" has the meaning set forth in section 25(b) of this chapter.

3. (c) As a condition of issuing or renewing a certificate to a holder under this chapter, and upon:

   1. (1) the petition of the unit; or

   2. (2) the commission's own motion;

      the commission may require the holder to provide the unit with PEG channel capacity that is in addition to the channel capacity required to be provided in the unit under the existing local franchise or under an order of the commission under section 26 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.58.