(a) An eligible telecommunications carrier may elect not to participate under this subchapter without the need for approval by the Arkansas Lifeline Individual Verification Effort Corporation if the eligible telecommunications carrier files notice with the corporation within one hundred twenty (120) days after August 12, 2005.
(b)
(1) If approved by the corporation:
(A) A participating eligible telecommunications carrier may cease participation under this subchapter; and
(B) A nonparticipating eligible telecommunications carrier may begin participation under this subchapter.
(2) Applications to participate or cease participation shall be accepted at times approved by the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Lifeline Individual Verification Effort Corporation.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers
Chapter 16 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating To Carriers
Subchapter 4 - Arkansas Lifeline Individual Verification Effort Corporation Act
§ 23-16-404. Board of directors — Attendance at meetings required
§ 23-16-405. Assessment on eligible telecommunications carriers
§ 23-16-406. Option to participate or cease participation
§ 23-16-407. Powers and duties of corporation
§ 23-16-408. Staff — Real property — Debt
§ 23-16-409. Corporate offices
§ 23-16-411. Articles of incorporation