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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-163-1. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “Broadband” means “a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies to deliver high-speed internet including both wireline and wireless technologies” and shall include, but…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-163-2. Broadband director
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An employee of the commerce corporation shall be designated by the secretary of commerce as the broadband director. The broadband director shall be responsible for connecting and communicating with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and other fe…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-163-3. Duties and powers of broadband director
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(a) Creating or otherwise administering grants, programs, projects, initiatives, or mapping efforts to further the investment in and development of broadband and digital equity in the state. Pending availability of funding, these may include: developing a mapping process to revie…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-163-4. Broadband advisory council established
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(a) There is hereby established a broadband advisory council for the purpose of performing the duties enunciated in § 42-163-5. (b) The council shall consist of the following nine (9) members: (1) The broadband director from Commerce Rhode Island, who shall serve as the chair; (2…