§ 49-32. Authority to construct.

A. 

Authorization to commence construction and application procedures. Within 30 days after acceptance by the grantee of a franchise, the grantee shall apply for any needed contracts for pole use. Pole space and other facilities obtained from the town, utilities and other lawful users of the public way shall be at the cost and expense of the grantee. Within 30 days after completion of the make-ready survey identifying the routes of the system facility, the grantee shall apply for all additional licenses from the state, town or other necessary parties, such as the railroads for crossing under or over their property. In any event, all necessary applications for permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations shall be applied for in a timely fashion so that such filing and processing shall not interfere with or cause delay with the construction scheduled as outlined in the franchise. Failure to make such timely application and timely filing shall constitute a substantial violation of this chapter.

B. 

Power to contract. Upon grant of the franchise and in order to construct, operate and maintain a cable system in the town, the grantee may enter into contracts with any public utility companies or any other owner or lessee of any poles or underground areas located within or without the town; obtain right-of-way permits from appropriate town, state, county and federal officials necessary to cross or otherwise use highways or roads under their respective jurisdiction; obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to erect and maintain antennas; and obtain whatever other permits a town, county, state or federal agency may require.