NOTE: §1361 eff. upon appropriation of funds sufficient to fully fund the
office of broadband and connectivity. See Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24.
NOTE: Chapter heading, Section heading, and intro. para. as amended and
reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18, 2022.
CHAPTER 12. THE OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT AND
CONNECTIVITY
§1361. Definitions
When used in this Chapter, the following terms apply:
(1) "Connectivity" means the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems,
and applications. It includes but is not limited to systems that utilize cable, fiber, lines,
satellites, sound waves, or wire to transmit information.
(2) "Government agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the
federal, state, or local government, or any public benefit corporation or authority authorized
by law.
NOTE: Paragraph (3) as amended and reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18,
2022.
(3) "Office" means the office of broadband development and connectivity.
(4) "Person" means any natural or juridical person, including corporations.
Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 24, §3, see Act; Acts 2022, No. 760, §1, eff. June 18,
2022.