D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-3303

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 15-3303 - OPERATING AGREEMENT (PEGOA)

3303.1

Except for the Mayor, the Council and the Public Access Corporation, all entities to which a channel is allocated shall enter into a PEG Operating Agreement (PEGOA) with the District

3303.2

The PEGOA shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions:

(a) Responsibility for programming and management of the allocated channel;

(b) Prohibition of censorship or control over programming, except as necessary to comply with prohibition of illegal material;

(c) Prohibition of commercial use;

(d) Prohibition of obscene material;

(e) Use of allocated channel time, cablecasting facilities, and technical support as are provided for in the franchise agreement between the District and a cable or open video system operator;

(f) Public inspection of programming records;

(g) Grounds for the rescission of channel allocation; and

(h) Regular review of operational, technical, and financial abilities to operate the allocated channel;

(i) Probationary period of two (2) years; and

(j) Administrative fees which may be payable to the District.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 15, r. 15-3303

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 7543 (September 5, 2003)