Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-96-201. Definitions

(1) “Broadband improvement district” means an improvement district established for the purpose of providing or aiding in the development and maintenance of broadband internet service and deemed a special-purpose unit of local government under 41 C.F.R. § 105-50.001-4;

(2) “Broadband internet service” means the provision of regulated or nonregulated connectivity to a high-speed, high-capacity transmission medium that can carry signals from multiple independent network carriers over electric power lines, communication lines, antennas, and related facilities, whether above or below ground;

(3) “Broadband system” means the infrastructure, materials, equipment, and other facilities installed to facilitate the provision of broadband internet service;

(4) “Party” means:

(5) “Private actor” means a cooperative, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other private business entity that is experienced in the construction, financing, implementation, maintenance, or operation of the facilities to be acquired or constructed; and

(6) “Public-private partnership” means a partnership between a party and a private actor.