7-13-2510. Powers of district. In addition to any powers granted pursuant to 7-1-201, a television district organized under this part, acting through its board of trustees, may:
     (1) perform all the acts and take all the necessary or proper steps to ensure that there will be a fair, efficient, and equitable distribution of television services within the area in order that all persons within the service area are supplied by means of an appropriate electrical or electronic system for television program distribution. The authorized system must provide flexibility to permit radical improvements in technical quality without rendering receivers in the area inoperative, but discontinuance of service by the district for improvements or repairs for a temporary period may not be construed as rendering the system inoperative;
     (2) if necessary or proper in the furtherance of the objects of this part, acquire, build, construct, repair, own, maintain, and operate any necessary stations transmitting simultaneous visual and aural signals intended to be received by the general public, relay stations, pickup stations, or any other necessary electrical or electronic system;
     (3) make contracts to compensate any owner of land or other property for the use of the land or property for the purposes of this part;
     (4) make contracts with the United States, any state or municipality, or any department or agency of those entities for carrying out the general purposes for which the district is formed;
     (5) acquire, by gift, devise, bequest, lease, or purchase, real and personal property, tangible or intangible, including lands, rights-of-way, and easements, necessary or convenient for its purposes;
     (6) to make contracts of any lawful nature (including labor contracts or those for employees' benefits) and employ engineers, laboratory personnel, attorneys, other technical or professional assistants, and any other assistants or employees necessary to carry out the provisions of this part;
     (7) issue warrants, payable at the time stated in the warrants, to evidence the obligation to repay money borrowed or any other obligation incurred by the district. Warrants draw interest at a rate fixed by the board, payable annually or semiannually as the board may prescribe.
     (8) contract indebtedness or borrow money for corporate purposes and issue revenue bonds to be repaid from rates and charges, bearing interest as provided in 17-5-102 payable semiannually. The bonds may not be sold for less than par and accrued interest.
     (9) prescribe tax rates for the providing of services throughout the area in accordance with the provisions of this part;
     (10) prescribe installation or ready-to-serve charges to be used for any costs connected with preparation, acquisition, or construction of the system;
     (11) apply for, accept, and be the holder of any permit or license issued by or required under federal or state law; and
     (12) provide FM translator services if authorized as provided in 7-13-2512.

     History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 198, L. 1961; R.C.M. 1947, 70-420(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 13, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 479, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 500, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 11, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 543, L. 1995.