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35-A ME Rev Stat § 8902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 89: MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §8902. Central office code conservation

 §8902. Central office code conservation To the extent permitted under federal law, the commission may exercise jurisdiction, control and regulation over mobile telecommunications services for the purpose of implementing central office code conservation measures.   [PL 1999, c. 60, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 60, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 91: ALTERNATIVE FORM OF REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §9101. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §9101. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 638, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 35-A §9106 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 91: ALTERNATIVE FORM OF REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §9102. Adoption of alternative form of regulation (REPEALED)

 §9102. Adoption of alternative form of regulation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 638, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 275, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 35-A §9106 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 91: ALTERNATIVE FORM OF REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §9103. Conditions of alternative form of regulation (REPEALED)

 §9103. Conditions of alternative form of regulation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 638, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 550, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 35-A §9106 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 91: ALTERNATIVE FORM OF REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §9104. Implementation (REPEALED)

 §9104. Implementation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 638, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 48, §1 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 91: ALTERNATIVE FORM OF REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §9105. Report to Legislature (REPEALED)

 §9105. Report to Legislature (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 638, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 35-A §9106 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 91: ALTERNATIVE FORM OF REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES|35-A §9106. Application of chapter; repeal (REPEALED)

 §9106. Application of chapter; repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §11 (NEW). MRSA T. 35-A §9106 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9201 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9201. Short title

 §9201. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Advanced Technology Infrastructure Act."   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9202 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9202. Definitions

 §9202. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]1.  Advanced communications technology infrastructure.  "Advanced communications technology infrastructure" means any communications technology infrastructure or infrastructure improvement that expands the deployment of, or improves the quality of, broadband availability and connectivity.   [PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Authority.  "Authority" means the ConnectMaine Authority established in section 9203.   [PL 2019, c. 625, §6 (AMD).] 3.  Communications service.  "Communications service" means any wireline voice, satellite, data, fixed wireless data or video retail service.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Communications service provider.  "Communications service provider" means:   A. Any entity offering communications service to customers in the State; or   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]B. Any facilities-based provider of wireless voice or data retail service that voluntarily chooses to be assessed by the authority pursuant to section 9211.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Unserved or underserved area.  "Unserved or underserved area" means an area that the authority pursuant to section 9204‑A, subsection 1 determines to meet criteria established by the authority by rule adopted pursuant to section 9205, subsection 3.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 284, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. QQ, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 625, §6 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9202-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9202-A. State broadband policy

 §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).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9204 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9204. Duties of authority (REPEALED)

 §9204. Duties of authority (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 63, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 284, §6 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9206 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9206. ConnectME Advisory Council (REPEALED)

 §9206. ConnectME Advisory Council (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 284, §8 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9207 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9207. Collection of data

 §9207. Collection of data Subject to the provisions in this section, the authority shall collect annually from communications service providers and any wireless providers that own or operate advanced communications technology infrastructure in the State data concerning infrastructure deployment for the purpose of developing mapping information to assist the authority in implementing the provisions of section 9202-A; pricing data for advertised retail pricing for broadband services offered in the State; and revenue data for the purpose of assessing communications service providers subject to section 9211. The authority shall permit providers that have provided data to the authority at a level of detail that the authority has determined acceptable to continue to provide the data in the same format. For mapping data, the authority, whenever possible, shall use data formats consistent with data formats used for mapping at the federal level.   [PL 2019, c. 625, §9 (AMD).]1.  Confidential information.  Data provided to the authority pursuant to this section is confidential. The authority, upon request or on its own motion, may initiate a proceeding to determine whether to remove the confidential designation of specific information provided under this section. The authority shall adopt rules pursuant to section 9205, subsection 3 defining the criteria it will use to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph and the types of information that would satisfy the criteria. The authority may not remove the confidential designation under this subsection until those rules are finally adopted.   Information designated as confidential under this subsection is not a public record under Title 1, section 402, subsection 3.   [PL 2019, c. 625, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Protection of information.  A communications service provider may request that confidential or proprietary information provided to the authority under this section not be viewed by those members of the authority who could gain a competitive advantage from viewing the information. Upon such a request, the authority shall ensure that the information provided is viewed only by those members of the authority and staff who do not stand to gain a competitive advantage and that there are adequate safeguards to protect that information from members of the authority who could gain a competitive advantage from viewing the information.   [PL 2019, c. 625, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 625, §9 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9208 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9208. Legislative oversight; report to committee

 §9208. Legislative oversight; report to committee No later than January 15th of each year, the authority shall provide a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities matters that:   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]1.  Budget.  Includes a report on the budget of the authority;   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Activities.  Documents the activities of the authority, including a detailed description of the progress toward the goals and objectives established in the triennial strategic plan under section 9218;   [PL 2015, c. 284, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Investments.  Contains a listing of any investments of money in the ConnectMaine Fund, as established pursuant to section 9211, and a tracking of the infrastructure improvements resulting from the investments; and   [PL 2019, c. 625, §10 (AMD).] 4.  Market conditions.  Contains an analysis of the availability of communications services and advanced communications technology infrastructure, including an analysis of the competitive market in the State for communications services and advanced communications technology infrastructure and whether the communications services provided in the State are reasonably comparable to services provided regionally and nationwide.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).] After receiving a report under this section, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities matters may report out legislation relating to the authority.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 284, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 625, §10 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9209 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9209. Conflicts

 §9209. Conflicts A member of the authority may not participate in any decision on any contract entered into by the authority under this chapter if that member has any interest, direct or indirect, in any firm, partnership, corporation or association that is party to the contract. The interest must be disclosed to the authority in writing and must be set forth in the minutes of the authority.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9210 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9210. Actions against authority

 §9210. Actions against authority A member of the authority, while acting within the scope of this chapter, is not subject to any personal liability resulting from the exercise or carrying out of any of the authority's purposes or powers.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9212 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9212. Gifts and contributions

 §9212. Gifts and contributions The authority may accept gifts and contributions on behalf of the authority for the purpose of designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating or acquiring a project.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]The authority, in accepting gifts of money, federal funds or other types of income, shall place this money in a special account for the purpose for which it is provided. The authority may invest the money in accordance with the purposes of this chapter, subject to any limitations imposed by the donor.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9213 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9213. Use of revenues

 §9213. Use of revenues The revenues derived by the authority from any assessment, transfer of funds, lease, assignment, rental agreement or other disposition or any other revenue must be used for the purposes of this chapter and applied in a competitively neutral fashion and without giving preference to any one form of technology over another.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9214 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9214. No franchise fees

 §9214. No franchise fees The authority may not establish or collect a franchise fee pursuant to 47 United States Code, Section 542 or Title 30‑A, section 3008. If any tax, fee, charge or assessment or portion thereof established by the authority is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a franchise fee, the imposition of that tax, fee, charge or assessment or portion thereof is unenforceable.   [PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9215 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9215. Repeal (REPEALED)

 §9215. Repeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 665, §3 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 698, §1 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9216 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9216. Broadband sustainability fee (REPEALED)

 §9216. Broadband sustainability fee (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 612, §10 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 151, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 284, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 625, §12 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9217 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9217. Community broadband planning

 §9217. Community broadband planning The authority shall provide funds for broadband planning grants to municipalities, groups of municipalities or nonprofit local or regional community organizations that are providing local or regional economic development programs to develop plans to expand the availability of broadband services in unserved and underserved areas.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).]1.  Elements of plans.  Plans funded through grants under this section may include:   A. A description of local broadband needs and goals;   [PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).]B. An inventory of existing broadband infrastructure assets within the municipality, municipalities or region;   [PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).]C. A gap analysis defining the additional broadband infrastructure necessary to meet identified needs and goals;   [PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).]D. One or more potential network designs, cost estimates, operating models and potential business models based on input from broadband providers operating within the municipality, municipalities or region and any other parties that submit a network design solution in the course of developing the plan to address any broadband gaps identified in paragraph C; and   [PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).]E. An assessment of all municipal procedures, policies, rules and ordinances that have the effect of delaying or increasing the cost of broadband infrastructure deployment.   [PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).]The authority shall make all plans developed using grant funds under this section available on the authority's publicly accessible website.   [PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).] 2.  Distribution of grants.  The authority shall ensure that planning grants under this section are equitably distributed throughout the unserved and underserved areas of the State and that the grants encourage collaboration between multiple communities.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).] 3.  Precertification.  The authority may establish a precertification process to determine eligibility for planning grants under this section to encourage adoption of identified best practices by participating municipalities and organizations.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).] 4.  Limitations on matching funds.  Matching funds provided by a municipality for planning grants under this section may not consist of in-kind contributions from the municipality or funds provided by a vendor or private business that proposes to build, operate or provide retail services using broadband infrastructure constructed pursuant to the planning grant.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 625, §13 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9218 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 93: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9218. Broadband service strategic plan

 §9218. Broadband service strategic plan 1.  Broadband service strategic plan.  The authority shall draft a detailed, triennial strategic plan for broadband service that includes quantifiable measures of performance to carry out the duties in section 9204‑A and to further the goals and policies in section 9202‑A. The strategic plan must include, but is not limited to, budget allocations, objectives, targets, measures of performance, implementation strategies, timelines, a definition of "broadband" and other relevant information.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).] 2.  Public input.  The authority shall post the draft of the triennial strategic plan pursuant to subsection 1 on the authority's publicly accessible website 90 days before the date on which the plan will be voted on and provide opportunity for written comments and a public hearing at least 30 days prior to voting.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).] 3.  Approval of triennial strategic plan.  The authority shall approve the triennial strategic plan pursuant to subsection 1 by affirmative vote of 2/3 of its members upon a finding that the plan is consistent with the policies, duties and requirements of the authority as set forth in this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 284, §11 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 94-A: CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9401. Short title

 §9401. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Connectivity Infrastructure Act."   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 94-A: CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9402. Definitions

 §9402. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]1.  Advanced communications technology infrastructure.  "Advanced communications technology infrastructure" means any communications technology infrastructure or infrastructure improvement that expands the deployment of, or improves the quality of, broadband availability and wireless service coverage.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Authority.  "Authority" means the Maine Connectivity Authority established in section 9404.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Bonds.  "Bonds" means bonds, debts, notes or other evidences of indebtedness.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Communications service.  "Communications service" means any wireline voice, satellite, data, fixed wireless data or video retail service or cellular voice or data service.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).] 5.  Project.  "Project" means real property, personal property, equipment, fixtures, materials, wires, cables, labor and other improvements necessary and proper for the provision of advanced communications technology infrastructure.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 9403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 7: TELECOMMUNICATIONS|Chapter 94-A: CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE|35-A §9403. State connectivity goals

 §9403. State connectivity goals 1.  Goals.  The goals of the State related to connectivity are that:   A. High-speed connectivity be universally available in the State, including to all residents, businesses and community anchor institutions;   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]B. There be secure, affordable, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking advanced communications technology infrastructure that can meet current and future needs;   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]C. All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic, health, educational and other opportunities available through connectivity services; and   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).]D. Existing public and private infrastructure be used effectively and efficiently in the public interest to provide advanced communications technology infrastructure in all areas of the State.   [PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 364, §3 (NEW).