Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 117 - Cable Communications Board
Here’s an overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules — Agency 117: Cable Communications Board:
🏛️ What is Agency 117?
Agency 117 is the Minnesota Cable Communications Board, responsible for setting rules that regulate cable services and franchises within the state. (revisor.mn.gov)
📚 Major Chapters & Key Parts
Chapter 2305 – Cable Service Territories
Defines how service boundaries are proposed and approved.
Covers procedures like Requests for Proposals, technical standards, financial assurances, and area eligibility criteria.
Chapter 2340 – Discrimination
Previously addressed discrimination issues in licensing/franchises.
Most provisions (e.g., part 2340.0500) have been repealed. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 2350 – Deregulated Cable Systems
Contains rules on deregulation.
Multiple parts (e.g., 2350.0200–0500) are noted as repealed. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 2355 – Cable Access for Alternative Providers
Addressed access for non-traditional or competing providers.
Also largely repealed (e.g., parts 2355.0100–0400). (law.cornell.edu)
📜 Historical Context
The earliest codified version dates back to September 15, 1982, emphasizing development and utilization standards, complaint procedures, insurance and indemnification, FCC technical compliance, etc. (revisor.mn.gov)
🔍 How These Rules Work in Practice
Creating or expanding cable territories
A municipality or company submits a proposal detailing maps, schedules, technical qualifications, funding plans, and legal compliance documentation.
Franchise compliance and complaints
Cable operators must respond to public complaints within defined timeframes (e.g., 24 hours post-1982 rules).
Repealed regulations
Many early reforms (non-discrimination, deregulation, access to alt‑providers) are now defunct—likely integrated into statute or superseded by new rules.
✅ Staying Current
Minnesota rules are updated quarterly. To view the latest full Rule set for Agency 117, the official Minnesota Revisor’s website is the best source. (law.cornell.edu, revisor.mn.gov)
🗂️ Detailed Resource Links
Full Agency 117 index and chapters on Minnesota Revisor’s Office: see chapter listings, including 2305, 2340, 2350, 2355.
Historic 1982 codification includes technical definitions and policy rationale (e.g., complaint handling, insurance requirements).
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