(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to be an implied repeal of the service area limitations established in § 6-51-112 or chapter 34 of this title.(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to change the requirements of title 7, chapter 82, with respect to the merger or acquisition of any water, sewer, or gas system of a utility district with or by a municipal electric utility or electric cooperative. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipal electric utility or electric cooperative to provide a service for which a license, certification or registration is required pursuant to title 62, chapter 32, part 3, or operate a cable system as defined by § 7-59-201 for the provision of cable service, to provide pager services, or to operate as an internet service provider. Acts 1997, ch. 520, §§ 8, 10.
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