Section 11549.56.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 11549.56.
in effect(a)
All state agencies shall work in cooperation to expedite the delivery and permitting of the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network.
(b)
The office shall consider adopting rules to encourage or require internet services providers that use the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network to participate in the lifeline program pursuant to the Moore Universal Telephone Service Act (Article 8 (commencing with Section 871) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code) and the federal lifeline program.
(c)
The Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2) does not apply to
regulations related to the operation of the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network adopted by the office or a state agency assigned by the office to operate the broadband network.
(d)
The Legislature finds and declares that the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network serves a public purpose. Notwithstanding Section 104.12 of the Streets and Highways Code and any other applicable law, any lease of public property for purposes of the statewide open-access middle-mile broadband network may be made for less than fair market value.
References
referencesCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 871.
referencesCal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 104.12.
referencesCal. Government Code - GOV § 11340.
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