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1997 SESSION

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SB 1013 Public service companies; rights-of-way.

Introduced by: Richard J. Holland | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Public service companies; rights-of-way. Stipulates that franchise, permit and inspection fees charged telecommunications companies by localities and the Commonwealth Transportation Board for the use of public rights-of-way or easements may not exceed those in effect on February 1, 1997. The bill also prohibits localities and the Board from requiring in-kind services or physical assets as (i) a condition of consent to a telecommunication company's use of public property, public rights-of-way or easements or (ii) a substitute for any fees. The bill's provisions are subject to an emergency clause, making them effective upon passage. The bill also has a sunset clause; its provisions will expire on July 1, 1998.


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