Sec. 76.1300  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart:
    (a) Affiliated. For purposes of determining whether a video 
programming vendor is ``affiliated'' with a multichannel video 
programming distributor, as used in this subpart, the definitions for 
``attributable interest'' contained in the notes to Sec. 76.501 shall be 
used, provided, however that:
    (1) The single majority shareholder provisions of Note 2(b) to 
Sec. 76.501 and the limited partner insulation provisions of Note 2(g) 
to Sec. 76.501 shall not apply; and
    (2) The provisions of Note 2(a) to Sec. 76.501 regarding five (5) 
percent interests shall include all voting or nonvoting stock or limited 
partnership equity interests of five (5) percent or more.
    (b) Buying groups. The term ``buying group'' or ``agent,'' for 
purposes of the definition of a multichannel video programming 
distributor set forth in paragraph (e) of this section, means an entity 
representing the interests of more than one entity distributing 
multichannel video programming that:
    (1) Agrees to be financially liable for any fees due pursuant to a 
satellite cable programming, or satellite broadcast programming, 
contract which it signs as a contracting party as a representative of 
its members or whose members, as contracting parties, agree to joint and 
several liability; and
    (2) Agrees to uniform billing and standardized contract provisions 
for individual members; and
    (3) Agrees either collectively or individually on reasonable 
technical quality standards for the individual members of the group.
    (c) Multichannel video programming distributor. The term 
``multichannel video programming distributor'' means an entity engaged 
in the business of

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making available for purchase, by subscribers or customers, multiple 
channels of video programming. Such entities include, but are not 
limited to, a cable operator, a multichannel multipoint distribution 
service, a direct broadcast satellite service, a television receive-only 
satellite program distributor, and a satellite master antenna television 
system operator, as well as buying groups or agents of all such 
entities.
    (d) Video programming vendor. The term ``video programming vendor'' 
means a person engaged in the production, creation, or wholesale 
distribution of video programming for sale.