8-23-2-20. Communications infrastructure located before May 1, 2019, in department's rights-of-way; access rate or recurring charge prohibited

IN Code § 8-23-2-20 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, "communications infrastructure" includes all facilities and equipment used to provide communications service (as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-3).

(b) Except:

(1) for routine right-of-way permit fees to enter the department's rights-of-way for the maintenance of existing facilities; and

(2) as provided for in written agreements the department has entered into with service providers before May 1, 2019;

the department shall not charge an access rate or any other recurring charge or recurring fee for communications infrastructure that is located before May 1, 2019, in any rights-of-way that are owned or controlled by the department.

As added by P.L.189-2019, SEC.9.