### Question
How does the law define franchise expiration?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 546*, **franchise expiration** is defined as:

> 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 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part III-Franchising and Regulation**

