New York S02171 amends the public service law to modify the standards for approving transfers of cable systems.

New York S02171 amends the public service law to change the criteria for approving transfers of cable systems. The Public Service Commission must approve an application for renewal or amendment of a franchise unless it finds non-conformance to established standards or approval would violate law or public interest. The commission must also approve a transfer of a franchise or control unless the applicant demonstrates conformance to standards, no violation of law or regulations, and the transfer is in the public interest. The changes apply to pending applications.

New York S02171 amends the public service law to modify the standards for approving transfers of cable systems.

New York S02171 amends the public service law to change the criteria for approving transfers of cable systems. The Public Service Commission must approve an application for renewal or amendment of a franchise unless it finds non-conformance to established standards or approval would violate law or public interest. The commission must also approve a transfer of a franchise or control unless the applicant demonstrates conformance to standards, no violation of law or regulations, and the transfer is in the public interest. The changes apply to pending applications.