(a) The council shall create guidelines for, and recommend to the Legislature a means of implementing a voluntary donation program to allow for pipeline, railroad, and other similar structures and rights-of-way in the state to be donated to the state for use by public or private entities to facilitate broadband service and availability through placement of fiber.
(b) The council shall create guidelines for, and recommend to the Legislature a means of implementing a program to allow for an easement program to be established to allow public or private entities to facilitate broadband service and availability through placement of fiber.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 31G. Broadband Enhancement and Expansion Policies
Article 1. Broadband Enhancement Council
§31G-1-1. Legislative Findings and Purpose
§31G-1-3. Broadband Enhancement Council; Members of Council; Administrative Support
§31G-1-4. Powers and Duties of the Council Generally
§31G-1-5. Creation of the Broadband Enhancement Fund
§31G-1-6. Mapping of Areas Within State
§31G-1-7. Retention of Outside Expert Consultant
§31G-1-8. Public Awareness and Education
§31G-1-11. Voluntary Donation and Easement Programs