124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1778 LR 2565(01)
An Act To Enable the Installation of Broadband Infrastructure
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Dill of Cape Elizabeth
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Establishing the category of "dark fiber provider" entities which offer their capacities on an open-access basis to all carriers and end-users and requiring such entities to file rate changes with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will result in minor costs to the PUC that can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.