§  76.943   Fines.

   (a) A franchising authority may impose fines or monetary forfeitures on
   a cable operator that does not comply with a rate decision or refund
   order directed specifically at the cable operator, provided the
   franchising authority has such power under state or local laws.

   (b) If a cable operator willfully fails to comply with the terms of any
   franchising authority's order, decision, or request for information, as
   required by § 76.939, the Commission may, in addition to other
   remedies, impose a forfeiture pursuant to section 503(b) of the
   Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 503(b).

   (c) A cable operator shall not be subject to forfeiture because its
   rate for basic service or equipment is determined to be unreasonable.

   [ 58 FR 29753 , May 21, 1993, as amended at  59 FR 17974 , Apr. 15, 1994]