RS 45:844.47 - Limitations on providing cable television and telecommunications and advanced services A. Except as provided in this Chapter, a local government may not: (1) Provide to one or more subscribers a covered service. (2) For the purpose of providing a covered service to one or more subscribers, purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility. B. For purposes of this Chapter, a local government provides a covered service if the local government provides the service: (1) Directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality acting on behalf of the local government or for the benefit of the local government. (2) By itself. (3) Through a partnership or joint venture. (4) By contract, resale, or otherwise. Acts 2004, No. 736, §1, eff. July 6, 2004.
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