1. (1) Except as provided in this chapter, a municipality may not:

   1. (a) provide to one or more subscribers:

      1. (i) a broadband service;
      2. (ii) a cable television service; or
      3. (iii) a public telecommunications service; or
   2. (b) for the purpose of providing a broadband service, a cable television service, or a public telecommunications service to one or more subscribers, purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility.

2. (2) For purposes of this chapter, a municipality provides a broadband service, cable television service, or public telecommunications service if the municipality provides the service:

   1. (a) directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality:

      1. (i) acting on behalf of the municipality; or
      2. (ii) for the benefit of the municipality;
   2. (b) by itself;

   3. (c) through:

      1. (i) an entity created pursuant to an agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, to which the municipality is a party;
      2. (ii) a partnership; or
      3. (iii) a joint venture; or
   4. (d) by contract, resale, or otherwise.

Amended by Chapter 45, 2025 General Session