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Bill introduced in MN House: HF974 related to definition of provider and role of franchise and permitting and more

Blandin on Broadband

new text begin (b) For purposes of this section and section 237.163, telecommunications service does not include: (1) cable service, as defined under United States Code, title 47, section 522(6); or (2) broadband service, as defined under section 116J.39, Use requirements. A waiver of the notice requirement must be renewed on an annual basis.

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MN Senate introduces SF2045: establishing Equal Access to Broadband Act; modifying provisions for broadband services and infrastructure

Blandin on Broadband

b) For purposes of this section and section 237.163, telecommunications service does not include: (1) cable service, as defined under United States Code, title 47, section 522(6); or (2) broadband service, as defined under section 116J.39, Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1.