Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, "communications infrastructure" includes all facilities and equipment used to provide communications service (as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-3).
(b) Except:
(1) for routine right-of-way permit fees to enter the department's rights-of-way for the maintenance of existing facilities; and
(2) as provided for in written agreements the department has entered into with service providers before May 1, 2019;
the department shall not charge an access rate or any other recurring charge or recurring fee for communications infrastructure that is located before May 1, 2019, in any rights-of-way that are owned or controlled by the department.
As added by P.L.189-2019, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation
Chapter 2. Indiana Department of Transportation
8-23-2-1. Establishment of Department
8-23-2-2. Commissioner; Appointment; Compensation
8-23-2-4.1. Department Responsibilities; Activities
8-23-2-5.5. Coordinated Use of Public Rights-of-Way; Sharing of Information; Adoption of Rules
8-23-2-6.5. Abandonment of Facility Constructed or Installed in Right-of-Way
8-23-2-11. Application of Section; Surplus Property; Trust Bid
8-23-2-12. Engineers and Land Surveyors; Contracts; Compensation
8-23-2-12.5. "Contractor"; "Professional Services"; Liability of Contractors
8-23-2-13. Notaries Public; Costs and Expenses; Powers
8-23-2-15. "Highway Work Zone"; Use of Off Duty Police Officers to Patrol Highway Work Zones
8-23-2-18. Nursery Stock and Wildflower Seed Sales
8-23-2-19. Road and Bridge Condition Metrics; Prioritization System; Budgetary Needs