A. Governing Laws. This chapter shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and shall apply to all franchises granted or renewed after the effective date of this chapter to the extent permitted by applicable law.

B. Captions. The captions throughout this chapter are intended to facilitate the reading hereof. Such captions shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any part of this chapter.

C. Chapter References. A franchise which cites, refers to or otherwise incorporates this chapter, or portions hereof, shall be deemed to be a franchise issued under and subject to this chapter.

D. No Enforcement by the City. A franchisee shall not be relieved of its obligations to comply with any or all of the provisions of this chapter by reason of any failure of the city to demand prompt compliance.

E. Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all cable operators and cable systems to the greatest extent permissible under applicable law. (Ord. 2608-02 § 33, 2002.)