On December 21, 2006, Governor Granholm signed legislation to promote competition in providing video service in the state of Michigan. This legislation is known as Public Act 480, or more commonly known as the “Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act”. 2006 PA 480 creates a uniformed franchise agreement that is to be used between each franchising entity and video provider in the state of Michigan. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has been the designated agency to implement the Act.

Pursuant to Section 2(1) of the Act which states: “No later than 30 days from the effective date of this Act, the Commission shall issue an order establishing the standardized form for the uniform video service local franchise agreement to be used by each franchising entity in this state”, the Commission approved the standardized form on January 30, 2007. The standardized franchise agreement form, as well as 2006 PA 480 can be obtained from the links below.

• Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act
• Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Agreement
• Uniform Video Franchise Dispute Resolution Process
• Franchise Entity Survey Questions for 2007 Annual Report
• Provider Survey Questions for 2007 Annual Report
• Status of Competition for Video Services in Michigan

Questions?

Contact the Michigan Public Service Commission: