§9202-A. State broadband policy
1. Goals. The goals of the State related to broadband service are that:
A. Broadband service be universally available in this State, including to all residential and business locations and community anchor institutions; [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
B. There be secure, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking infrastructure that can meet future broadband needs; and [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
C. All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic opportunities available through broadband service. [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
2. Policies. The policies of the State related to broadband service are to:
A. Maximize sustainable investment in broadband infrastructure in the State; [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
B. Maximize federal and private resources to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of the State; [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
C. Prioritize the use of state resources to assist deployment of infrastructure to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved areas of the State; [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
D. Promote adoption of broadband service by residents, businesses and institutions; and [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
E. Leverage existing infrastructure to extend broadband service. [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
F. [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RP).]
[PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 586, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
35-A §9202-A. State broadband policy
35-A §9203. ConnectMaine Authority
35-A §9204. Duties of authority (REPEALED)
35-A §9204-A. Duties of authority
35-A §9206. ConnectME Advisory Council (REPEALED)
35-A §9207. Collection of data
35-A §9208. Legislative oversight; report to committee
35-A §9210. Actions against authority
35-A §9211-A. Municipal Gigabit Broadband Network Access Fund
35-A §9212. Gifts and contributions
35-A §9216. Broadband sustainability fee (REPEALED)