§ A720-24. Request for nonfranchised competitive relief.

A. 

In the event that a nonfranchised multichannel video programmer provides service to residents of the Township, the company shall have a right to request franchise amendments to this ordinance that relieve the company of regulatory burdens that create a competitive disadvantage to the company. In requesting amendments, the company shall file with the Board a petition for approval, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A-15 and N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.7 seeking to amend this ordinance. Such petition shall:

(1) 

Indicate the presence of a nonfranchised competitor(s);

(2) 

Identify the basis for the company's belief that certain provisions of this franchise place it at a competitive disadvantage; and

(3) 

Identify the regulatory burdens to be amended or repealed in order to eliminate the competitive disadvantage.

B. 

The Township shall not unreasonably withhold or object to granting the company's petition and so amending the franchise ordinance, subject to approval of the petition by the Board of Public Utilities as provided for in accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A-15 and N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.7.