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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. The governing body of an incorporated city shall not:
(a) Impose any terms or conditions on a franchise for the provision of telecommunication service or interactive computer service other than terms or conditions concerning the placement and location of the telephone or telegraph lines and fees imposed for a business license or the franchise, right or privilege to construct, install or operate such lines.
(b) Require a company that provides telecommunication service or interactive computer service to obtain a franchise if it provides telecommunication service over the telephone or telegraph lines owned by another company.
(c) Require a person who holds a franchise for the provision of telecommunication service to place its facilities in ducts or conduits or on poles owned or leased by the city.
2. As used in this section:
(a) “Interactive computer service” has the meaning ascribed to it in 47 U.S.C. § 230(f)(2), as that section existed on January 1, 2007.
(b) “Telecommunication service” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.028.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 268.088. Telecommunication service or interactive computer service: Power of city to require franchises and impose terms and conditions on franchises limited; power of city to regulate placement of facilities limited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-21-cities-and-towns/nv-rev-st-268-088/
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