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6 sections in this chapter.
W. Va. Code § 31H-1-1 Legislative findings
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(a) The deployment of reliable small wireless facilities and other next generation wireless and broadband network technology is a matter of statewide concern and critical to the continued economic development and diversification in the state of West Virginia. (b) Small wireless f…
W. Va. Code § 31H-1-2 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Antenna" means communications equipment that transmits or receives electromagnetic radio frequency signals used in the pro…
W. Va. Code § 31H-2-1 Use of rights-of-way for small wireless facilities and utility poles; other structures
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(a) The provisions of this section shall only apply to activities of a wireless provider within the right-of-way. (b) Except as provided in this chapter, an authority may not prohibit, regulate, or charge for the collocation of small wireless facilities or the installation of uti…
W. Va. Code § 31H-2-2 Permitting process for small wireless facilities
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(a) The provisions of this section shall apply to the permitting of small wireless facilities by a wireless provider in or outside the right-of-way as specified in subsection (b) of this section and to the permitting of the installation, modification, and replacement of utility p…
W. Va. Code § 31H-2-3 Access to authority utility poles; application and permit fees and rates for small wireless facilities
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(a) An authority shall allow the collocation of small wireless facilities on authority utility poles within the right-of-way subject to the provisions of this chapter and the following: (1) An authority may not enter into an exclusive arrangement with any person for the right to …
W. Va. Code § 31H-2-4 Local authority; miscellaneous provisions
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(a) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to relieve any person from any requirement: (1) To obtain a franchise or a state-issued authorization to offer cable television service; or (2) To obtain any required permission to install, place, maintain, or operate communications fa…
