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11. RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE 11. 1. The LFA and Franchisee agree that any proceedings undertaken by the LFA that relate to the renewal of this Franchise shall be governed by and comply with the provisions of Section 626 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 546, or Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, Chapter 21, Article 1.2, Section 15.2-2108.30, as applicable. 11.2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, Franchisee and the LFA agree that at any time during the term of the then current Franchise, while affording the public appropriate notice and opportunity to comment, the LFA and Franchisee may agree to undertake and finalize informal negotiations regarding renewal of the then current Franchise and the LFA may grant a renewal thereof. 12. ENFORCEMENT AND TERMINATION OF FRANCHISE 12.1. Notice of Violation: If at any time the LFA believes that Franchisee has not substantially complied with the terms of the Franchise, the LFA shall informally discuss the matter with Franchisee. If these discussions do not lead to resolution of the issue, the LFA shall then notify Franchisee in writing of the exact nature of the alleged noncompliance (for purposes of this Article, the "Noncompliance Notice"). 12.2. Franchisee's Right to Cure or Respond: Franchisee shall have fifteen (15) days from receipt of the Noncompliance Notice to: (i) respond to the LFA, if Franchisee contests (in whole or in part) the assertion of noncompliance; (ii) cure such noncompliance; or (iii) in the event that, by its nature, such noncompliance cannot be cured within such fifteen (15) day period, initiate all reasonable steps to remedy such noncompliance as quickly as possible and notify the LFA of the steps being taken and the projected date by which cure is projected to be completed. Upon cure of any noncompliance, the Franchisee shall notify the LFA in writing and the LFA shall provide written confirmation that such cure has been accepted by the LFA. 12.3. Public Hearing. The LFA shall schedule a public hearing if the LFA seeks to continue its investigation into the alleged noncompliance in the event that: (1) Franchisee fails to respond to the Noncompliance Notice pursuant to the procedures required by this Article, or (2) in the event that Franchisee has not remedied the alleged noncompliance within fifteen (15) days or the date projected pursuant to Section 12.2(iii) above. The LFA shall provide Franchisee at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of such public hearing, which will specify the time, place and purpose of such public hearing, and provide Franchisee the opportunity to be heard. 12.4. Enforcement: Subject to applicable federal and state law, in the event the LFA, after the public hearing set forth in Section 12.3, determines that Franchisee is in default of any provision of this Franchise, the LFA may: 12.4.1. Seek specific performance of any provision that reasonably lends itself to such remedy, as an alternative to damages; or