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2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 32 of 1986 - Emergency 9-1-1 Service Enabling Act (484.1101 - 484.1717) › 32-1986-VII - Chapter VII (484.1701...484.1717) › Section 484.1717 - Repeal of Act.

***** 484.1717 THIS SECTION IS REPEALED BY ACT 126 OF 2021 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2027 *****
484.1717 Repeal of act.
Sec. 717.
This act is repealed effective December 31, 2027.
History:
Add. 1999, Act 79, Imd. Eff. June 28, 1999 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 249, Imd. Eff. July 3, 2006 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 165, Imd. Eff. Dec. 21, 2007 ;-- Am. 2008, Act 379, Imd. Eff. Dec. 23, 2008 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 260, Eff. Jan. 1, 2013 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 126, Imd. Eff. Dec. 17, 2021
Popular Name:
9-1-1
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1901 - Short Title.

484.1901 Short title.
Sec. 1.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "military personnel wireless contract act".
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1902 - Definitions.

484.1902 Definitions.
Sec. 2.
As used in this act:
(a) "Active duty" means active duty pursuant to an executive order of the president of the United States, an act of congress, or an order of the governor.
(b) "Armed forces" means that term as defined in section 2 of the veteran right to employment services act, 1994 PA 39, MCL 35.1092.
(c) "Michigan national guard" means that term as defined in section 105 of the Michigan military act, 1967 PA 150, MCL 32.505.
(d) "Service member" means a member of the armed forces, a reserve branch of the armed forces, or the Michigan national guard.
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1903 - Contract With Wireless Telecommunications Provider; Termination; Requirements.

484.1903 Contract with wireless telecommunications provider; termination; requirements.
Sec. 3.
If a service member is transferred, or deployed overseas, on active duty for a period of 179 days or more, to an area where the service member's existing wireless telecommunications provider does not offer facilities-based wireless service, the service member, or the spouse of a service member acting on behalf of that service member if he or she is authorized by the service member to make changes to the account, may terminate any contract with the wireless telecommunications provider that meets all of the following requirements:
(a) The service member is a party to the contract.
(b) The contract is entered into on or after the effective date of this act.
(c) The contract is executed before the service member is transferred, or deployed overseas, on active duty.
(d) The wireless telecommunications service provided under the contract is not wireless telecommunications service to a wireless telephone or other telecommunications device installed in a motor vehicle.
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1904 - Termination of Contract; Effective Date; Conditions.

484.1904 Termination of contract; effective date; conditions.
Sec. 4.
A termination of a contract with a wireless telecommunications provider under section 3 is effective on the date all of the following are met:
(a) The service member who is transferred, or deployed overseas, on active duty, or the service member's spouse, provides the lessor by certified mail, return receipt requested, a written notice of the service member's intention to terminate the contract, a copy of the military or gubernatorial orders transferring the service member or calling the service member to active duty, and a copy of any orders further extending the service member's period of active duty.
(b) Any wireless telecommunications equipment not owned by the service member acquired from the wireless telecommunications provider is returned to the custody or control of the wireless telecommunications provider within 30 days after the delivery of the written notice under subdivision (a).
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1905 - Charges Incurred Before Termination; Early Termination Charge.

484.1905 Charges incurred before termination; early termination charge.
Sec. 5.
(1) If a contract with a wireless telecommunications provider is terminated under this act, the service member remains responsible for any use charges incurred before termination.
(2) If a contract with a wireless telecommunications provider is terminated under this act, the wireless telecommunications provider may not impose an early termination charge for that termination.
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1906 - Violation of Act; Filing of Civil Action by Attorney General; Disposition of Recovered Money.

484.1906 Violation of act; filing of civil action by attorney general; disposition of recovered money.
Sec. 6.
In addition to any other penalty that may be provided by law, the attorney general may file a civil action in which the court may impose on a wireless telecommunications provider that violates this act a civil fine of not more than $2,000.00 for each violation. Money recovered under this section shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the military family relief fund created in section 3 of the military family relief fund act, 2004 PA 363, MCL 35.1213.
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 218 of 2010 - Military Personnel Wireless Contract Act (484.1901 - 484.1907) › Section 484.1907 - Act Inapplicable to Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications Services.

484.1907 Act inapplicable to prepaid wireless telecommunications services.
Sec. 7.
This act does not apply to prepaid wireless telecommunications services.
History:
2010, Act 218, Imd. Eff. Dec. 9, 2010
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 1 - General Provisions (484.2101...484.2103) › Section 484.2101 - Short Title; Purpose.

484.2101 Short title; purpose.
Sec. 101.
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan telecommunications act".
(2) The purpose of this act is to do all of the following:
(a) Ensure that every person has access to just, reasonable, and affordable basic residential telecommunication service.
(b) Allow and encourage competition to determine the availability, prices, terms, and other conditions of providing telecommunication services.
(c) Encourage the introduction of new services, the entry of new providers, the development of new technologies, and increase investment in the telecommunication infrastructure in this state through incentives to providers to offer the most efficient services and products.
(d) Improve the opportunities for economic development and the delivery of essential services including education and health care.
(e) Encourage the use of existing educational telecommunication networks and networks established by other commercial providers as building blocks for a cooperative and efficient statewide educational telecommunication system.
(f) Ensure effective and timely review and disposition of disputes between telecommunication providers.
(g) Authorize actions to encourage the development of a competitive telecommunication industry.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 1 - General Provisions (484.2101...484.2103) › Section 484.2103 - Construction of Act; Database of Licensed Providers; Submission of Information.

484.2103 Construction of act; database of licensed providers; submission of information.
Sec. 103.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, this act shall not be construed to prevent any person from providing telecommunication services in competition with another telecommunication provider.
(2) The commission shall maintain a publicly available database of providers in each exchange that are licensed to or otherwise provide toll and local exchange service in this state.
(3) A provider shall submit to the commission all information requested by the commission necessary for the preparation and maintenance of the database under this section.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 2014
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2201 - Jurisdiction; Authority; Administration of Act; Consistency With Federal Laws, Rules, Orders, and Regulations.

484.2201 Jurisdiction; authority; administration of act; consistency with federal laws, rules, orders, and regulations.
Sec. 201.
(1) Except as otherwise provided by this act or federal law, the commission has the jurisdiction and authority to administer this act and all federal telecommunications laws, rules, orders, and regulations that are delegated to the state, including, but not limited to, the authority to arbitrate and enforce interconnection agreements and to establish rates in accordance with the standards set forth by applicable law.
(2) The commission shall exercise its jurisdiction and authority consistent with this act and all federal telecommunications laws, rules, orders, and regulations.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2203a - Resolution of Complaint by Alternative Means.

484.2203a Resolution of complaint by alternative means.
Sec. 203a.
(1) For all complaints involving a dispute of $1,000.00 or less, a dispute under section 203(14), or upon the consent of all parties after the complaint is filed, for a period of 60 days after the date the complaint is filed under section 203, the parties shall attempt alternative means of resolving the complaint.
(2) Any alternative means that will result in a recommended settlement may be used that is agreed to by the principal parties of record, including, but not limited to, settlement conferences, mediation, and other informal dispute resolution methods. If the parties cannot agree on an alternative means within 10 days after the date the complaint is filed, the commission shall order mediation. Within the 60-day period required under subsection (1), a recommended settlement shall be made to the parties.
(3) Within 7 days after the date of the recommended settlement, each party shall file with the commission a written acceptance or rejection of the recommended settlement. If the parties accept the recommendation, then the recommendation shall become the final order in the contested case under section 203.
(4) If a party rejects or fails to respond within 7 days to the recommended settlement, then the application or complaint shall proceed to a contested case hearing under section 203.
(5) The party that rejects the recommended settlement shall pay the opposing party's actual costs of proceeding to a contested case hearing, including attorney fees, unless the final order of the commission is more favorable to the rejecting party than the recommended settlement under this section. A final order is considered more favorable if it differs by 10% or more from the recommended settlement in favor of the rejecting party.
(6) If the recommendation is not accepted under subsection (3), the individual commissioners shall not be informed of the recommended settlement until they have issued their final order under section 203.
(7) An attempt to resolve a contested case under this section is exempt from the requirements of section 203 and the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
History:
Add. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2204 - Disagreement Between Telecommunication Providers; Application for Resolution.

484.2204 Disagreement between telecommunication providers; application for resolution.
Sec. 204.
If 2 or more telecommunication providers are unable to agree on a matter relating to a regulated telecommunication service or a matter prohibited by section 305, then either telecommunication provider may file with the commission an application for resolution of the matter.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2205 - Investigation and Resolution of Service Complaints.

484.2205 Investigation and resolution of service complaints.
Sec. 205.
The commission may investigate and resolve complaints under this act. The penalties under this act shall not be imposed for a violation that occurred more than 2 years before the date the complaint was filed.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2206 - Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.

484.2206 Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to new telecommunication service.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2207 - Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.

484.2207 Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to directory assistance service rates and quality of service.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2207a - Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.

484.2207a Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to coin-operated telephones, direct-inward dialing, and touch-tone service.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2208 - Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.

484.2208 Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to classification of service within competitive market.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2209 - Awarding Costs to Prevailing Party Where Frivolous Position Taken in Proceeding; “Frivolous” and “Prevailing Party” Defined.

484.2209 Awarding costs to prevailing party where frivolous position taken in proceeding; “frivolous” and “prevailing party” defined.
Sec. 209.
(1) If the commission finds that a party's position in a proceeding under this act was frivolous, the commission shall award to the prevailing party the costs, including reasonable attorney fees, against the nonprevailing party and their attorney.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Frivolous" means that at least 1 of the following conditions is met:
(i) The party's primary purpose in initiating the proceeding or asserting the defense was to harass, embarrass, or injure the prevailing party.
(ii) The party had no reasonable basis to believe that the facts underlying that party's legal position were true.
(iii) The party's legal position was devoid of arguable legal merit.
(b) "Frivolous" does not mean a complaint filed to challenge a rate alteration increase for basic local service if the complaint has been reviewed by the commission and has not been dismissed by the commission pursuant to section 203(2).
(c) "Prevailing party" means a party who wins in the proceeding.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2210 - Trade Secrets and Commercial or Financial Information; Exemption From Freedom of Information Act; Protective Order; Confidentiality; Presumption; Information Regarding Settlement.

484.2210 Trade secrets and commercial or financial information; exemption from freedom of information act; protective order; confidentiality; presumption; information regarding settlement.
Sec. 210.
(1) Except under the terms of a mandatory protective order, trade secrets and commercial or financial information submitted under this act are exempt from the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(2) If information is disclosed under a mandatory protective order, then the information may be included in the commission's evidentiary record if admissible, but shall remain confidential.
(3) There is a rebuttable presumption that cost studies, customer usage data, marketing studies, and contracts between providers are trade secrets or commercial or financial information protected under subsection (1). The burden of removing the presumption under this subsection is with the party seeking to have the information disclosed.
(4) Information regarding settlement, including a recommended settlement issued by a mediator in a proceeding, shall be disclosed only to the parties to the proceeding unless all parties consent to disclosure. A mediator's recommended settlement may be disclosed to the commission after the commission has issued a final order. The administrative law judge assigned to any contested case proceeding arising from a mediation shall not be made aware of the acceptance or rejection by the parties of the recommended settlement, or the terms of the recommended settlement. The parties to the mediation shall not disclose or reveal the terms of the recommended settlement to anyone other than the parties to the mediation.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2211 - Assessment.

484.2211 Assessment.
Sec. 211.
Each telecommunication provider of a regulated service in this state shall pay an assessment in an amount equal to the expenses of the commission pursuant to Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1972, being sections 460.111 to 460.120 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2211a - New or Emerging Technology; Registration; Information.

484.2211a New or emerging technology; registration; information.
Sec. 211a.
A provider of any telecommunication service utilizing a new or emerging technology shall register with the commission. The registration shall include all of the following information:
(a) The name of the provider.
(b) A description of the services provided.
(c) The address and telephone number of the provider's principal office.
(d) The address and telephone number of the provider's registered agent authorized to receive service in this state.
(e) Any other information the commission considers necessary.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2212 - Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.

484.2212 Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to complaints, investigations, examinations, and proceedings pending as of January 1, 1992.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2213 - Rules; Rescission of Certain Rules.

484.2213 Rules; rescission of certain rules.
Sec. 213.
(1) Subject to section 201 and limited to its specific authority over a service as provided under this act, the commission may promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328.
(2) A proceeding before the commission to promulgate rules under this act shall be concluded within 180 days from the date that the proceeding is initiated.
(3) The following administrative rules are rescinded:
(a) Privacy standards for telecommunication services, R 484.201 to R 484.208 of the Michigan administrative code.
(b) Billing standards for basic residential telecommunication service, R 484.301 to R 484.386 of the Michigan administrative code.
(c) Telecommunications service quality, R 484.519 to R 484.571 of the Michigan administrative code.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 591, Imd. Eff. Jan. 4, 2005 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
Compiler's Notes:
In separate opinions, the Michigan Supreme Court held that Section 45(8), (9), (10), and (12) and the second sentence of Section 46(1) (“An agency shall not file a rule ... until at least 10 days after the date of the certificate of approval by the committee or after the legislature adopts a concurrent resolution approving the rule.”) of the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, in providing for the Legislature's reservation of authority to approve or disapprove rules proposed by executive branch agencies, did not comply with the enactment and presentment requirements of Const 1963, Art 4, and violated the separation of powers provision of Const 1963, Art 3, and, therefore, were unconstitutional. These specified portions were declared to be severable with the remaining portions remaining effective. Blank v Department of Corrections, 462 Mich 103 (2000).
Admin Rule:
R 484.401 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2 - Michigan Public Service Commission (484.2201...484.2214) › Section 484.2214 - Community Resource Information and Referral Entity; Designation as 2-1-1 Answering Point; Designation as 2-1-1 Coordinating Agency.

484.2214 Community resource information and referral entity; designation as 2-1-1 answering point; designation as 2-1-1 coordinating agency.
Sec. 214.
(1) The commission shall issue orders that assign the telephone digits 2-1-1 to community resource information and referral answering points established under subsection (3) and prescribe appropriate interconnection orders to carry out the intent of this section.
(2) Each provider of basic local exchange service in this state shall assign the telephone number 2-1-1 only to a community resource information and referral answering point established under subsection (3).
(3) The commission shall designate a community resource information and referral entity to be the 2-1-1 answering point for various geographical areas within this state. In making its determination, the commission shall consider all of the following:
(a) The recommendations of Michigan 2-1-1, inc.
(b) Whether the relevant state-endorsed community collaborative bodies are in agreement.
(c) Whether the entity has established a framework to assure the provision of coverage of the 2-1-1 telephone number 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
(d) Whether the entity meets 2-1-1 standards adopted by the Michigan alliance for information and referral systems.
(4) Each community resource information and referral entity designated by the commission to be the 2-1-1 answering point for a particular geographical area within the state shall establish the framework to provide sufficient resources to operate the 2-1-1 telephone number 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
(5) Not later than April 1, 2006, the commission shall designate an entity to serve as the state 2-1-1 coordinating agency. The designated agency shall assist and provide information and resources in implementing 2-1-1 service in this state. The designated agency shall also coordinate the providing of 2-1-1 services of the community resource information and referral entities designated under subsection (3).
(6) Before a state agency or local unit of government implements a community resource information or referral service, the state agency or local unit of government shall consult with the state 2-1-1 coordinating agency designated by the commission under subsection (5).
(7) By 2008, the commission shall issue orders that assign the telephone digits 2-1-1 to a statewide central routing system connecting regional community resource information and referral answering points established under subsection (3). Each provider of basic local exchange service in the state will reassign the telephone number 2-1-1 to the central system without additional charge.
History:
Add. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 2A - Local Units of Government (484.2251...484.2252) › Section 484.2251-484.2254 - Repealed. 2002, Act 48, Eff. Nov. 1, 2002.

484.2251-484.2254 Repealed. 2002, Act 48, Eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to permits for access to right-of-way, easement, or public place.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2301 - License to Provide or Resell Basic Local Exchange Service; Temporary License.

484.2301 License to provide or resell basic local exchange service; temporary license.
Sec. 301.
(1) A telecommunication provider shall not provide or resell basic local exchange service in this state, without a license issued from the commission under this act.
(2) Pending the determination of an application for a license, the commission without notice and hearing may issue a temporary license for a period not to exceed 1 year.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2301a - Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.

484.2301a Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to offer of primary basic local exchange service by licensed provider.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2302 - Approval of Application for License; Required Findings; Retention of License and Availability of Information.

484.2302 Approval of application for license; required findings; retention of license and availability of information.
Sec. 302.
(1) After notice and hearing, the commission shall approve an application for a license if the commission finds both of the following:
(a) The applicant possesses sufficient technical, financial, and managerial resources and abilities to provide basic local exchange service within the geographic area of the license and that the applicant intends to provide service within 1 year from the date the license is granted.
(b) The granting of a license to the applicant would not be contrary to the public interest.
(2) The commission shall retain a copy of all granted licenses and make all information contained in the licenses available to the public.
(3) Each provider granted a license shall retain a copy of the license at its principal place of business and make the license available for review to the public.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2303 - Effect of Sale or Transfer of Stock; Addition, Elimination, or Modification of Area Code; Prohibition; Bankruptcy.

484.2303 Effect of sale or transfer of stock; addition, elimination, or modification of area code; prohibition; bankruptcy.
Sec. 303.
(1) The sale or transfer of shares of stock of a provider of basic local exchange service is not a sale or transfer of a license or a discontinuance of service.
(2) The commission has the authority to approve or deny a proposed addition, elimination, or modification of an area code in this state. The commission shall give public notice and shall conduct a public hearing in the affected geographic area before an addition, elimination, or modification of an area code is made in this state.
(3) A license issued under this act is not transferable to an unlicensed provider.
(4) In case of the bankruptcy of a licensed provider, the commission shall establish the procedures for the transfer of the license to another qualified provider.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2304 - Local Call; Adjacent Area; Classification; Total Service Long Run Incremental Cost of Provider With Less Than 10,000 End-Users.

484.2304 Local call; adjacent area; classification; total service long run incremental cost of provider with less than 10,000 end-users.
Sec. 304.
(1) A call made to a local calling area adjacent to the caller's local calling area is considered a local call and shall be billed as a local call. Effective December 31, 2007, a call made to a called party who is not located within the geographic area of the caller's local calling area or an adjacent local calling area as defined by the commission's order in case numbers U-12515 and U-12528, dated February 5, 2001, is not a local call if the tariff, service guide, or similar document containing the terms and conditions of the provider originating the call does not classify the call as a local call.
(2) A provider of basic local exchange service with less than 10,000 end-users in this state may determine that their total service long run incremental cost is the same as that of a provider with more than 250,000 end-users.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 295, Imd. Eff. July 17, 2000 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 2014
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2304a, 484.2304b - Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.

484.2304a, 484.2304b Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to requirements for rate restructure and options for basic local exchange, toll, and access services.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2305 - Provider of Basic Local Exchange Service; Prohibited Conduct.

484.2305 Provider of basic local exchange service; prohibited conduct.
Sec. 305.
A provider of basic local exchange service shall not do any of the following:
(a) Discriminate against another provider by refusing or delaying access service to the local exchange.
(b) Refuse or delay interconnections or provide inferior connections to another provider.
(c) Degrade the quality of access service provided to another provider.
(d) Impair the speed, quality, or efficiency of lines used by another provider.
(e) Develop new services to take advantage of planned but not publicly known changes in the underlying network.
(f) Refuse or delay a request of another provider for information regarding the technical design, equipment capabilities and features, geographic coverage, and traffic patterns of the local exchange network.
(g) Refuse or delay access service or be unreasonable in connecting another provider to the local exchange whose product or service requires novel or specialized access service requirements.
(h) Upon a request, fail to fully disclose in a timely manner all available information necessary for the design of equipment that will meet the specifications of the local exchange network.
(i) Discriminate against any provider or any party who requests the information for commercial purposes in the dissemination of customer proprietary information. A provider shall provide without unreasonable discrimination or delay telephone directory listing information and related services to persons purchasing telephone directory listing information to the same extent and in the same quality as provided to the provider, affiliates of the provider, or any other listing information purchaser.
(j) Refuse or delay access service by any person to another provider.
(k) Bundle unwanted services or products for sale or lease to another provider.
(l) Perform any act that has been prohibited by this act or an order of the commission.
(m) Sell services or products, extend credit, or offer other terms and conditions on more favorable terms to an affiliate of the provider than the provider offers to other providers.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2305b - Duties.

484.2305b Duties.
Sec. 305b.
A provider of any telecommunication service shall do all of the following:
(a) Upon request, provide each customer a clear and simple explanation of the terms and conditions of the services purchased by the customer including, but not limited to, a statement of all fees, charges, and taxes that will be included in the customer's monthly bill.
(b) The statement required under subdivision (a) shall include a good faith estimate by the provider of the actual monthly cost that the customer will be required to pay if the service is purchased.
(c) Comply with all federal and state requirements regarding truth in billing, E 9-1-1 services, and basic local exchange service.
(d) If E 9-1-1 service is not available to the customer, ensure that the customer has an alternative means to reach emergency service responders.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2305c - Emergency Power Requirements; Compliance.

484.2305c Emergency power requirements; compliance.
Sec. 305c.
A provider of basic local exchange service shall comply with the following emergency power requirements:
(a) A facilities-based provider shall equip each central office, remote switch, remote line unit, and interexchange toll switching office or access tandem with a minimum of 3 hours of peak load battery reserve, if permanent auxiliary power is installed, and 5 hours of battery reserve, if permanent emergency power is not installed, or 8 hours of battery reserve if the central office is in a remote location. A facilities-based provider shall have available a mobile power unit to be delivered and connected to central offices, remote switches, and remote line units within 8 hours.
(b) An E 9-1-1 service supplier shall provide 24-hour, 7-day-a-week database access to permit information to be acquired or corrected.
(c) A provider, E 9-1-1 service supplier, public safety answering point, or any entity providing or maintaining E 9-1-1 database information shall correct each error in the 9-1-1 system or database within 1 business day.
History:
Add. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2306 - Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.

484.2306 Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to offer of toll services by telecommunication provider of basic local exchange service.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2307a - Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.

484.2307a Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Imd. Eff. Nov. 30, 1995.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to educational institutions services for transmission of interactive data and video communications.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2308 - Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.

484.2308 Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to use of basic local exchange or access rates or proceeds from sale, lease, or transfer of rate acquired assets.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2309 - Local Directory Assistance; 900 Prefix Services.

484.2309 Local directory assistance; 900 prefix services.
Sec. 309.
(1) A provider of basic local exchange service shall provide to each customer local directory assistance.
(2) A provider of basic local exchange service shall provide each customer at no additional charge the option of having access to 900 prefix services blocked through the customer's exchange service.
History:
1991, Act 179, Eff. Jan. 1, 1992 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 69, Imd. Eff. July 29, 2021
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-A-BASIC-LOCAL-EXCHANGE - A. Basic Local Exchange (484.2301... 484.2309b) › Section 484.2309a, 484.2309b - Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.

484.2309a, 484.2309b Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed sections pertained to cable service by provider of telecommunication service and collective bargaining activities undertaken by employees of provider of inter-LATA toll service.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-B-TOLL-ACCESS-SERVICE - B. Toll Access Service (484.2310...484.2311) › Section 484.2310a - Charging, Assessing, or Imposing Intrastate Subscriber Line Charge or End-User Line Charge; Prohibition.

484.2310a Charging, assessing, or imposing intrastate subscriber line charge or end-user line charge; prohibition.
Sec. 310a.
After June 1, 2007, all providers of telecommunication services in this state shall not charge, assess, or impose on end-users an intrastate subscriber line charge or end-user line charge.
History:
Add. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-B-TOLL-ACCESS-SERVICE - B. Toll Access Service (484.2310...484.2311) › Section 484.2311 - Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.

484.2311 Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to imputation of prices of special toll access service and switched access by telecommunication providers of basic local exchange service.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-C-TOLL-SERVICE - C. Toll Service (484.2312...484.2312c) › Section 484.2312 - Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.

484.2312 Repealed. 2011, Act 58, Imd. Eff. June 14, 2011.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to availability and rates for toll services.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-C-TOLL-SERVICE - C. Toll Service (484.2312...484.2312c) › Section 484.2312a - Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.

484.2312a Repealed. 2005, Act 235, Imd. Eff. Nov. 22, 2005.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to 1+intra-LATA toll dialing parity.
2023 Michigan Compiled Laws › Chapter 484 - Telephone, Telegraph, and Radio › Act 179 of 1991 - Michigan Telecommunications Act (484.2101 - 484.2701) › Article 3 - Regulated Telecommunications Services (484.2301...484.2322) › 179-1991-3-C-TOLL-SERVICE - C. Toll Service (484.2312...484.2312c) › Section 484.2312b - Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Eff. July 1, 1997.

484.2312b Repealed. 1995, Act 216, Eff. July 1, 1997.
Compiler's Notes:
The repealed section pertained to 1+ intra-LATA toll dialing parity.