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AZ SB1214
Bill
Status
4/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Karen Fann
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AI Summary
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Allows cable operators and their affiliates to attach Wi-Fi radio equipment to cable television systems in public streets, roads, and alleys upon application to the licensing authority without imposing fees or charges on the cable operator beyond the standard license fee.
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Permits telecommunications corporations and cable operators to install, operate, and maintain microcell equipment in public highways, with political subdivisions required to issue permits on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis.
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Prohibits political subdivisions from charging recurring fees for aerial strand-mounted microcell equipment if they levy rent or fees on the same person for use of public highways to provide services.
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Limits microcell equipment at each site to no more than two strand-mounted antennas and radio pairs used for commercial mobile radio service, plus related supporting devices like power supplies and housings.
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Clarifies that political subdivisions retain authority to manage public highways, exercise police and land use powers, and impose taxes on revenue generated through wireless services, while maintaining competitively neutral regulations.
Legislative Description
Microcell equipment; local governments
Cities And Towns
Last Action
Chapter 205
4/26/2017