Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to set forth provisions governing cable telecommunications. Grants the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) jurisdiction over cable systems solely as specified in this Act. Makes Federal regulations that are inconsistent with this Act null and void. Grants State and local governments the authority to adopt or continue in force any regulation that is not inconsistent with the grants of authority in this Act and is not forbidden by this Act. Prohibits regulation of the ownership of cable systems. Excludes from such prohibition: (1) regulation by the Federal antitrust laws; (2) FCC regulation of foreign persons to ensure reciprocal market access for U.S. cable enterprises in foreign markets; (3) the prohibition against State or local agencies acquiring an ownership interest in a cable system at less than fair market value or controlling a cable system's programming; and (4) the prohibition against telecommunications carriers, except those serving rural areas, providing cable services in the same operating area without FCC permission. Directs the FCC to require cable systems with 20 or more television broad…