48:2-21.23 - Regulation of "alternate operator service provider," definition - New Jersey Statutes

48:2-21.23.   Regulation of "alternate operator service provider," definition      2.   Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1991, c.428 (C.48:2-21.16 et seq.) or any other law to the contrary, the Board of Public Utilities, upon a finding by the board that such measures are necessary to protect the users of alternate operator service providers, may regulate the rates and terms and conditions of service of those providers, and use any other means necessary pursuant to law, rule or regulation to protect users of those services. 

   As used in this section, "alternate operator service provider" means a non-facilities based telecommunications carrier who is a reseller leasing lines from local exchange carriers and interexchange carriers and who, using these leased facilities along with its own operators, provides operator-assisted services. 

   L.1995,c.172,s.2.