License Renewal Procedures

(1) The renewal of a license to operate a cable television system shall be in accordance with the federal license renewal statute, 47 U.S.C. § 546. 207 CMR 3.05, 3.06, and 3.09 shall supplement the federal license renewal statute. (2) All license renewal applicants shall complete the application form prescribed by the Department pursuant to M.G.L. c. 166A, § 4. (3) No license renewal may be granted or denied without a prior public hearing with prior public notice pursuant to 207 CMR 1.06(5)(g): Notice of Public Hearings on Cable Licensing and Transfers. (4) The issuing authority shall notify the license applicant in writing of the date of the completion of ascertainment proceedings conducted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 546(a). (5) The issuing authority’s preliminary decision to deny renewal shall be made in writing and shall include the basis of the denial.