It shall be unlawful for any person to defraud or attempt to defraud
any cable television system franchisee by attempting to obtain any service
therefrom without payment as described in § 18.2-187.1, Code of
Virginia. Any person who violates this provision, if the value of service,
credit or benefit procured is $200 or more, shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony
or, if the value is less than $200, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor,
as penalties for such are set out in the Code of Virginia.
The franchisee shall have no recourse whatsoever against the City or
its officials, boards, commissions, agents or employees for any loss, cost,
expense or damage arising out of any provision or requirement of this chapter
or because of the enforcement of this chapter, unless the same shall be caused
by criminal acts or by willful or gross negligence.
Any franchisee licensed to operate a cable television system within
the City shall include the word "Galax" in the official name of said firm
or corporation so authorized, upon the request of the City.