### Question
How is the term franchise expiration defined?


### Answer
The term **franchise expiration** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 546* as the following:

> the date of the expiration of the term of the franchise, as provided under the franchise, as it was in effect on October 30, 1984

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 546*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part III-Franchising and Regulation**

