12-2010. Compensation and levies by cities.
12-2010
12-2010. Compensation and levies by cities.
Cities, may, by ordinance, levy a franchise fee or tax, including annual
fixed charges as may be prescribed in the franchise ordinance. Such fixed
charge may consist of a percentage of the gross receipts derived from the
service permitted by the franchise from consumers or recipients of such
service located within the corporate boundaries of such city. Such levies,
taxes or fees including all forms of consideration to such city and
including initial lump sum payments must be reasonable and shall be
generally in conformance with standards, if any, established by federal
communications commission regulations or other applicable laws.
History: L. 1972, ch. 49, § 5; March 24.