Section 8-654 - Use of rights-of-way for installation of broadband communication infrastructure by nonprofit telecommunications services [Section subject to abrogation]. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-654. Use of rights-of-way for installation of broadband communication infrastructure by nonprofit telecommunications services [Section subject to abrogation].
 

(a)  In general.- The Administration shall allow the use of any right-of-way for the installation of broadband communication infrastructure provided by nonprofit telecommunications services providers in rural and underserved areas of the State without imposition of any charge for the use of the right-of-way. 

(b)  Scope.- This section may not be construed to limit or otherwise affect any right granted to the State or a unit of the State under § 253 of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 with regard to for profit telecommunications services providers. 
 

[2006, ch. 269.]