State broadband policy

35-A M.R.S. § 9202-A, under Chapter 93.

35-A M.R.S. § 9202-A

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).]

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).]

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