# Sec. 5A-116. Open video systems

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 5A-116. Open video systems

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 5A-116 (2026)

(a)

  (1) This Subtitle shall apply to open video systems that comply with 47 U.S.C. Section 573, to the extent permitted by applicable law, except that the following sections shall not apply: Section 5A-103(a)-(c) (regarding grant of franchise), Section 5A-104 (franchise applications), Section 5A-105 (filing fees), Section 5A-106 (provision of service), Section 5A-107(a) (construction schedule), Section 5A-110 (rate regulation), Section 5A-111(b)-(c) (regarding franchise fees), Section 5A-113(f) (failure to comply with insurance requirements shall constitute a material violation of franchise), Section 5A-114(a)(1)(B)-(a)(1)(C) and 5A-114(a)(1)(H) (certain penalties), Section 5A-114(b) (franchise termination due to bankruptcy).

  (2) In applying this Subtitle to an open video system, "franchisee" shall be taken to refer to the open video system operator, "cable system" to the open video system, and similar terms shall apply similarly.

(b) An open video system operator shall pay to the County a fee in lieu of the franchise fee required in Section 5A-111(b) of this Subtitle, pursuant to the procedures and conditions specified in Section 5A-111 and generally herein.

(c) An open video system operator shall be subject to obligations pertaining to PEG access pursuant to applicable law and to the requirements herein.

(d) An open video system operator shall be subject to all requirements of State and local law regarding authorization to use or occupy the public rights-of-way, except to the extent specifically prohibited by federal law. FCC approval of an open video system operator's certification pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 573 shall not be taken to confer upon such operator any authority to use or occupy the public rights-of-way that such operator would not otherwise possess.