Section 5850 Of Division 2.5. The Digital Infrastructure And Video Competition Act Of 2006 From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 2.5.
5850
. (a) A state-issued franchise shall only be valid for 10 years
after the date of issuance, and the holder shall apply for a renewal
of the state franchise for an additional 10-year period if it wishes
to continue to provide video services in the area covered by the
franchise after the expiration of the franchise.
(b) Except as provided in this section, the criteria and process
described in Section 5840 shall apply to a renewal registration, and
the commission shall not impose any additional or different criteria.
(c) Renewal of a state franchise shall be consistent with federal
law and regulations.
(d) The commission shall not renew the franchise if the video
service provider is in violation of any final nonappealable court
order issued pursuant to this division.