§844.47.  Limitations on providing cable television and telecommunications and advanced services

A.  Except as provided in this Chapter, a local government may not:

(1)  Provide to one or more subscribers a covered service.

(2)  For the purpose of providing a covered service to one or more subscribers, purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility.

B.  For purposes of this Chapter, a local government provides a covered service if the local government provides the service:

(1)  Directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality acting on behalf of the local government or for the benefit of the local government.

(2)  By itself.

(3)  Through a partnership or joint venture.

(4)  By contract, resale, or otherwise.

Acts 2004, No. 736, §1, eff. July 6, 2004.