As used in this chapter, "authorized fee" means a government authorized, but discretionary, fee:

1. (1) that a provider must remit to a federal, state, or local government; and

2. (2) with respect to which a provider is permitted, but not required, to pass through to consumers;

   for, or in connection with, intrastate inmate calling services.

As added by P.L.34-2022, SEC.8.