§ 30-17. Compliance with applicable laws and ordinances.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the franchisee shall at all times comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the state and federal government. In the event that any actions of the state or federal government or any agency thereof, or any court of competent jurisdiction upon final adjudication, substantially reduce in any way the power or authority of the county under this chapter or the franchise, or if in compliance with any local, state, or federal law or regulation, the franchisee finds conflict with the terms of this chapter, the franchise, or any law or regulation of the county, then as soon as possible following knowledge thereof, the franchisee shall notify the county of the point of conflict believed to exist between such law or regulation and the laws or regulations of the county, this chapter and the franchise. The county, at its option, may notify the franchisee that it wishes to negotiate those provisions which are affected in any way by such modification in regulations or statutory authority. Thereafter, the franchisee shall negotiate in good faith with the county in the development of alternate provisions which shall fairly restore the county to the level of authority and power consistent with the franchise and permitted by law. The franchisee and the county shall agree to such reasonable modifications as may be necessary to carry out the full intent and purpose of this chapter and the franchise consistent with applicable law.

(b)

The franchisee shall at all times during the life of this chapter be subject to all lawful exercise of the police power by the county and to such reasonable regulation by the county as the county shall hereafter provide, provided that such exercise or regulation is not materially in conflict with the privileges granted in the franchise. The franchisee shall comply with all laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules or regulations applicable to its business including those of the FCC. Specific and exact compliance to all zoning and building regulations shall be adhered to by the franchisee.

(Code 1979, § 7-115; Ord. No. 98-45, § 17, 8-18-98)