Florida § 610.102 - Department of State authority to issue statewide cable and video franchise.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 610.102 — Department of State authority to issue statewide cable and video franchise., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 610.102. Department of State authority to issue statewide cable and video franchise.
The department shall be designated as the franchising authority for a state-issued franchise for the provision of cable or video service. A municipality or county may not grant a new franchise for the provision of cable or video service within its jurisdiction.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 610.102 cover?
Section 610.102 ("Department of State authority to issue statewide cable and video franchise.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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