Department of State authority to issue statewide cable and video franchise.
F.S. 610.102
in effectThe 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: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter610/AllFetched: 7/8/2026
