(a) Persons operating without a Franchise. The Operator of any facility installed as of the effective date of this Ordinance, for which a Franchise is required under this Ordinance, shall have three months from the effective date of this Ordinance to file one or more applications for a Franchise. Any Operator timely filing such an application under this Section shall not be subject to a penalty for failure to have such a Franchise so long as said application remains pending; provided, however, nothing herein shall relieve any Cable Communications System Operator of any liability for its failure to obtain any permit or other authorization required under other provisions of the Humboldt County Code, and nothing herein shall prevent the County from requiring removal of any facilities installed in violation of the County Code. (Ord. 2316, § 1, 4/20/2004)

(b) Persons holding Franchises. Any Person holding an existing Franchise for a Cable Communications System may continue to operate under the existing Franchise to the conclusion of its present term (including any renewal or extension thereof) with respect to those activities expressly authorized by the Franchise; and provided further that, such Person shall be subject to the other provisions of this Division to the extent permitted by law. (Ord. 2316, § 1, 4/20/2004; Ord. 2336, § 1, 1/18/2005)