The Arkansas Public Service Commission has the authority and responsibility pursuant to Acts 1997, No. 77, and Acts 2007, No. 385, to assess a universal service fee upon all providers of telecommunications services, as defined by the rules of the Arkansas Public Service Commission to support state universal service objectives.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as Rule 1.01 of the Arkansas High Cost Fund Rules prior to codification in the Code of Arkansas Rules.