Each VOIP service provider shall assess a monthly fee against each subscriber to fund the enhanced emergency 9-1-1 program in accordance with section 16-256g. Each such provider shall comply with all of the requirements of 47 CFR 9 and this chapter, provided the provisions of this chapter are not addressed by, or not inconsistent with, federal law or regulations, regarding the provision of enhanced 9-1-1 services and the next generation 9-1-1 telecommunication system in the state of Connecticut. Such fee shall be collected from the subscriber in any manner consistent with the voice over Internet protocol provider's existing operating or technological abilities and remitted to the office of the State Treasurer for deposit into the Enhanced 9-1-1 Telecommunications Fund established pursuant to section 28-30a not later than the fifteenth day of each month.
(P.A. 07-106, S. 3; P.A. 16-150, S. 14.)
History: P.A. 07-106 effective July 1, 2007; P.A. 16-150 added reference to next generation 9-1-1 telecommunication system.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 28 - Civil Preparedness and Emergency Services
Chapter 518a - Emergency Telecommunications
Section 28-25a. - Responsibilities of telephone companies and municipalities.
Section 28-26. - Conversion of coin telephones for provision of enhanced 9-1-1 service.
Section 28-28b. - Municipal responsibilities.
Section 28-29. - Institution of civil proceedings by Attorney General.
Section 28-29a. - E 9-1-1 Commission.
Section 28-29b. - Annual report to General Assembly.
Section 28-30a. - Enhanced 9-1-1 Telecommunications Fund.
Section 28-30b. - *(See end of section for amended version and effective date.) Definitions.
Section 28-30c. - Active prepaid wireless telephone service providers. Assessment of subscriber fee.
Section 28-30d. - VOIP service providers. Assessment of subscriber fee.
Section 28-30e. - Assessment and collection of prepaid wireless E 9-1-1 fee.