Any domestic or foreign telecommunications provider or broadband provider has the power to contract with any individual; corporation; or the owner of any lands, franchise, easement, or interest therein over or under which the provider's conduits; cable; switches; communications or broadband facilities, including small cell facilities and small cell networks; or related appurtenances and facilities are proposed to be laid or created for the right-of-way for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities or for the erection, maintenance, occupation, and operation of offices at suitable distances for the public accommodation.
Source: L. 96: Entire article added, p. 301, § 1, effective April 12. L. 2017: Entire section amended, (HB 17-1193), ch. 143, p. 479, § 9, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 38 - Property - Real and Personal
Article 5.5 - Rights-of-Way: Telecommunications Providers
§ 38-5.5-101. Legislative Declaration
§ 38-5.5-103. Use of Public Highways - Discrimination Prohibited - Content Regulation Prohibited
§ 38-5.5-104. Right-of-Way Across State Land
§ 38-5.5-104.5. Use of Local Government Entity Structures
§ 38-5.5-105. Power of Companies to Contract
§ 38-5.5-106. Consent Necessary for Use of Streets
§ 38-5.5-107. Permissible Taxes, Fees, and Charges
§ 38-5.5-108. Pole Attachment Agreements - Limitations on Required Payments