(a) An electric utility, an affiliate of an electric utility, or a person unaffiliated with an electric utility may own, construct, maintain, and operate a broadband system and provide broadband services on an electric utility's electric delivery system consistent with the requirements of this subchapter.(b) This subchapter does not require an electric utility to implement a broadband system, provide broadband services, or allow others to install broadband facilities or use the electric utility's facilities to provide broadband services.(c) An electric utility, a broadband affiliate, or a broadband operator may elect to install and operate a broadband system on part or all of its electric delivery system in any part or all of its certificated service territory.Acts 2007, No. 739, § 1.
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