HRS §440G-5
Cable franchise required before building or running a cable system
You cannot build, run, buy, or expand a cable system outside its service area unless you first get a cable franchise as the law requires. This section sets that basic rule.
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The statute, as written — Cable franchise required
No person shall construct, operate, or acquire a cable system, or extend an existing cable system outside its designated service area, without first obtaining a cable franchise as provided in this chapter.
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