Chapter 13.64 REGISTRATION

Chapter 13.64
REGISTRATION

Sections:

13.64.010 Registration required.

Except as provided in JCC 13.64.030 all telecommunications carriers having telecommunications facilities and all cable operators within the unincorporated areas of the county shall register with the county on forms provided by the administrator. Said registration forms shall include the following:

(1) The identity and legal status of the registrant;

(2) The name, address and telephone number of the officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement;

(3) A narrative and graphic description of registrant’s existing or proposed telecommunications facilities within the county;

(4) A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing, to persons, firms, businesses or institutions within the county;

(5) Information sufficient for the county to determine whether the registrant is subject to licensing or franchising under Chapters 13.60 through 13.92 JCC;

(6) Information sufficient for the county to determine whether the transmission, origination or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to any county tax, permit, license or franchise fee;

(7) A written statement attesting, to the administrator’s satisfaction, that the applicant is in compliance with all requirements of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission pursuant to Chapter 480-121 WAC;

(8) A written statement attesting, to the administrator’s satisfaction, that the applicant is in receipt of all FCC-required permits, operating licenses, and approvals;

(9) Such other information as the county may reasonably require. After submission of the required registration information under this section, should any of the information provided to the county change, the registrant shall provide written notice and identify the revision(s) to the administrator within 30 days of the effective change date. [Ord. 2-00 § 1]

13.64.020 Purpose of registration.

The purpose of registration is to:

(1) Provide the county with accurate and current information concerning the telecommunications carriers and cable operators who offer or provide telecommunications services or that own or operate telecommunications facilities;

(2) Assist the county in efficient and nondiscriminatory implementation of Chapters 13.60 through 13.92 JCC;

(3) Assist the county in the collection and enforcement of any county taxes, franchise fees, license fees or charges that may be due to the county. [Ord. 2-00 § 1]

13.64.030 Exception to registration.

A person providing telecommunications services solely to itself, its affiliates or members between points in the same building, or between closely located buildings under common ownership or control, is excepted from the registration requirements pursuant to Chapters 13.60 through 13.92 JCC; provided, that such person does not use or occupy any of the county rights-of-way. [Ord. 2-00 § 1]