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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

c) “Local unit of government” has the meaning given in section 116G.03 03 , subdivision 3. Use requirements. Use requirements. A waiver of the notice requirement must be renewed on an annual basis. new text begin (c) new text end For emergency repair an entity shall notify the governing body as soon as practical after the repair is made.

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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) “Broadband” or “broadband service” means any a service providing advanced telecommunications capability and that offers to a person or company high-speed Internet access with transmission speeds that, at a minimum, meet the Federal Communications Commission definition for broadband. (c)