1. 1. Goals The goals of the State related to broadband service are that:

   1. A. Broadband service be universally available in this State, including to all residential and business locations and community anchor institutions;

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   2. B. There be secure, reliable, competitive and sustainable forward-looking infrastructure that can meet future broadband needs; and

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   3. C. All residents, businesses and institutions in the State be able to take full advantage of the economic opportunities available through broadband service.

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (NEW).]

   [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

2. 2. Policies The policies of the State related to broadband service are to:

   1. A. Maximize sustainable investment in broadband infrastructure in the State;

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   2. B. Maximize federal and private resources to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of the State;

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   3. C. Prioritize the use of state resources to assist deployment of infrastructure to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved areas of the State;

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   4. D. Promote adoption of broadband service by residents, businesses and institutions; and

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   5. E. Leverage existing infrastructure to extend broadband service.

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

   6. F.

      [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RP).]

   [PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).]

PL 2009, c. 586, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 284, §3 (RPR).