As used in this chapter, "local exchange company" or "LEC" refers to any communications service provider (as defined in IC 8-1-2.6-13 (b)) that:

1. (1) has a certificate of territorial authority on file with the commission; and
2. (2) is required to provide dual party relay services to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons under federal law.

As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2006, SEC.29; P.L.109-2012, SEC.4.