S105 - 2021 Appropriations Act. (SL 2021-180)

Overview: Section 38.10 of S.L. 2021-180 authorizes counties to provide grants to private or nonprofit providers of broadband service; establishes the Broadband Pole Replacement Program within the Department of Information Technology (Department); expands the definition of the term "city utility pole" for purposes of wireless telecommunication facilities; prohibits municipalities from imposing certain fees and recurring charges for the collocation of small wireless facilities; and makes various other related changes.

This section became effective November 18, 2021. The provisions related to the Broadband Pole Replacement Program expire December 31, 2024.