License Renewal Procedures
Effective Nov 22, 2024Mass. Register #1535MGL c. 166A, §§ 4, 13, and 16Department of Telecommunications and Cable
- (1) The renewal of a license to operate a cable television system shall be in accordance with the federal license renewal statute, 47 U.S.C. § 546. 207 CMR 3.05, 3.06, and 3.09 shall supplement the federal license renewal statute.
- (2) All license renewal applicants shall complete the application form prescribed by the Department pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, § 4.
- (3) No license renewal may be granted or denied without a prior public hearing with prior public notice pursuant to 207 CMR 1.06(5)(g): Notice of Public Hearings on Cable Licensing and Transfers.
- (4) The issuing authority shall notify the license applicant in writing of the date of the completion of ascertainment proceedings conducted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 546(a).
- (5) The issuing authority’s preliminary decision to deny renewal shall be made in writing and shall include the basis of the denial.