2005 Minnesota Statutes - 237.082 — Telecommunication rate and service goals.

     237.082 Telecommunication rate and service goals. 


    When setting rates, adopting rules, or issuing orders 
 related to telecommunication matters that affect deployment of 
 the infrastructure, the commission may apply the goals of: 


    (1) achieving economically efficient investment in: 


    (i) higher speed telecommunication services; and 


    (ii) greater capacity for voice, video, and data 
 transmission; and 


    (2) just and reasonable rates. 


    The department may apply the same goals in its regulation 
 of and recommendations regarding telecommunication services. 


    HIST: 1997 c 223 s 4; 1Sp2001 c 4 art 6 s 56