N.J. Admin. Code § 14:17-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 14:17-6.6 - Petitions for initial certificate of approval

(a) Petitions for a certificate of approval shall conform to the provisions at N.J.A.C. 14:17-4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4, to the extent applicable. The following information shall also be supplied in the body of the petition or in attached exhibits:

1. A certified copy of the municipal consent involved including the terms and conditions relating thereto;

2. In the case of regional filing pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:5A-17(b), a copy of the affected municipality's or municipalities' resolution(s);

3. A copy of petitioner's acceptance of the ordinance;

4. A copy of the application for cable television franchise, on the standard form supplied by the Office, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 14:18-12.2 and including any changes in terms, conditions, facts, or circumstances resulting from negotiations or agreements with the municipality;

5. Proof that all statutory requirements relating to the obtaining of the municipal consent have been met;

6. Reason why petitioner believes that the municipal consent is necessary and proper for the public convenience and will properly conserve the public interest; and

7. The location and address of the company's local office or agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:5A-26(d) and N.J.A.C. 14:18-5.1.

(b) In cases where the petition involves the arbitrary refusal by a municipality to grant a municipal consent, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:5A-1 et seq., the petition shall, in addition to the requirements at (a) above, to the extent applicable, also provide proof that the municipal consent is being arbitrarily withheld.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:17-6.6

Amended by R.1994 d.194, effective 4/18/1994.
See: 26 N.J.R. 96(a), 26 N.J.R. 1683(a).
Amended by R.1999 d.108, effective 4/5/1999.
See: 30 N.J.R. 4131(a), 31 N.J.R. 898(a).
In (a), inserted new 2 through 4, renumbered former 2 and 3 as 5 and 6, and added 7.
Amended by R.2009 d.337, effective 11/16/2009.
See: 41 N.J.R. 2222(a), 41 N.J.R. 4308(c).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), deleted "N.J.A.C. 14:17-" preceding "6.1"; and in (a)2, inserted "affected" and "or municipalities' " and substituted "resolution(s)" for "resolution".

Amended by 56 N.J.R. 1879(b), effective 9/16/2024