Title 50 — Title 50
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O.C.G.A. § 50-40-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Broadband network project’’ means any deployment of broadband services. (2) ‘‘Broadband services’’ means a wired or wireless terrestrial service that consists of the capability to transmit at a rate of not less than 25 megabits per second …
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-2 Definitions, §50-40-1
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Deployment initiative, §§50-40-80 to 50-40-84. Coordination of state efforts for broadband services, §50-40-82. Development of initiative, §50-40-81. Funding awards, §50-40-81. Gratuities paid by public bodies to private sector persons or entities. Legislative findings to the cont…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-20 Determination of served and unserved areas
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The Department of Community Affairs shall determine those areas in the state that are served areas and unserved areas and shall publish such findings. History. — Code 1981, § 50-40-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 629, § 6-1/SB 402. 50-40-21. Development, publication and utilization…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-22 Petition contesting maps
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(a) An entity that is authorized to apply for or that obtains a certificate of authority pursuant to Code Section 45-5-163, a broadband services provider, or a political subdivision may file a petition with the Department of Community Affairs along with data specifying locations or…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-3 GeorgiaNet authority
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Statutory restrictions on confidentiality. Applicability to authority, §50-25-7. Georgia tax tribunal. Confidentiality of taxpayer information and proceedings, §50-13A-15. Lotteries, §50-27-25. Setoff of debt collection against lottery prizes. Information provided to claimant agenc…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-40 Certification as broadband ready community; requirements for certification
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(a) A political subdivision that has a comprehensive plan that includes the promotion of the deployment of broadband services, as required pursuant to Code Sections 36-70-6 and 50-8-7.1, may apply to the Department of Community Affairs for certification as a broadband ready commun…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-42 Decertification by department
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A political subdivision that the department has certified as a broadband ready community under Code Section 50-40-41 may be decertified by the department if it: (1) Imposes an unreasonable or noncost based fee to review an application or issue a permit for a broadband network proje…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-43 Deployment initiative
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Funding awards, priorities, §50-40-81. Model ordinance, §50-40-41.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-44 Priority of certain projects
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A broadband network project targeting industry development or construction of a new building for which a political subdivision that has been certified as a broadband ready community under Code Section 50-40-40 is seeking financing from the OneGeorgia Authority, as provided for in C…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-45 Regulatory authority
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The department shall promulgate any reasonable and necessary rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this article. History. — Code 1981, § 50-40-45, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 629, § 6-1/SB 402. ARTICLE 4 GEORGIA BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY SITE DESIGNATION PROGRAM 50…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-60 Duties of program, §50-40-61
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Evaluation of applicant information, §50-40-62. Promotion of program, §50-40-62. Cooperation among state agencies, §50-40-2. Coordination of state-wide efforts, §50-40-2. Definitions, §50-40-1.
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-62 Evaluation of applicant information; promotion
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(a) The Department of Community Affairs or its designated agents shall evaluate the information submitted by applicants for designation as a Georgia Broadband Ready Community Site to confirm, based on 828 50-40-62 PROMOTION/DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND SERV. 50-40-80 the best available…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-80 Legislative findings
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(a) The General Assembly recognizes that access to broadband services in today’s society is essential to everyday life. Access to broadband services is a necessary service as fundamental as electricity, gas, or phone service. There is a growing need for the government of this sta…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-81 Model ordinance, §50-40-41
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Monitoring compliance of certified community, §50-40-41. Ordinances required for certification, §50-40-41. Requirements, §§50-40-40, 50-40-41. Rulemaking to implement provisions, §50-40-45. Decertification. Grounds, §50-40-42. Service provider request, §50-40-43. 853 INDEX BROADBAND…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-82 Oversight and coordination of state efforts for broadband services
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In addition to developing the program provided for in Code Section 50-40-81, the Department of Community Affairs shall provide oversight and coordination of state efforts to apply for, utilize, and implement public and private grants, programs, designations, and other resources f…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-83 Regulatory authority and administration of program
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The Department of Community Affairs shall promulgate and enforce any reasonable and necessary rules and regulations to effectuate the provisions of this article and administer any of the programs provided for in this article. History. — Code 1981, § 50-40-83, enacted by Ga. L. 20…
O.C.G.A. § 50-40-84 Progress report; publication
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On June 30, 2019, and on each June 30 thereafter, the Department of Community Affairs shall submit a report to the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor on the progress in achieving the purposes of this article, including, at a minimum…