Chapter 12.30 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGISTRATION

Chapter 12.30
TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGISTRATION

Sections:

12.30.010 Registration required.

Except as provided in Section 12.30.030, all telecommunications carriers having telecommunications facilities and all cable operators within the unincorporated areas of the county, in whole or in part, shall register with the county hereunder on forms provided by the director which 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 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 Chs. 12.25 through 12.50 LCC;

(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 statement from the applicant documenting that they have complied with all WUTC registration and related filings requirements;

(8) A statement from the applicant documenting that any permit, operating license or other right or approvals required by the Federal Communications Commission to provide telecommunications services or facilities has been received and is currently in effect;

(9) Such other information as the county may reasonably require. Should any of the registration information provided under this section change after submittal to the county, the registrant shall notify the county and provide revised information within thirty days of such change. [Ord. 1171, 2000]

12.30.020 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 own or operate telecommunications facilities or cable facilities;

(2) Assist the county in enforcement of Chs. 12.25 through 12.50 LCC; and

(3) Assist the county in the collection and enforcement of any county taxes, franchise or license charges or other charges that may be due to the county. [Ord. 1171, 2000]

12.30.030 Exception to registration.

(1) A person which provides 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; provided, that such person does not use or occupy any rights-of-way of the county or other ways within the county, is excepted from the registration requirements pursuant to Chs. 12.25 through 12.50 LCC;

(2) Telecommunications carriers and cable operators who obtain a license, franchise or cable franchise under Chs. 12.25 through 12.50, and 5.10 LCC;

(3) Any telecommunications carrier or cable operator with a Lewis County license, franchise or cable franchise existing as of the effective date of Chs. 12.25 through 12.50 LCC. [Ord. 1171, 2000]