§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).