California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §709.6: Not later than January 1, 2000, the commission shall commence a proceeding to consider whether to establish a new regulatory framework that does all of the following: (a) Ensures that the public has u

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The commission must start a proceeding by January 1, 2000 to consider establishing a regulatory framework ensuring public access.

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Not later than January 1, 2000, the commission shall commence a proceeding to consider whether to establish a new regulatory framework that does all of the following: (a) Ensures that the public has universally available access to basic local exchange service. (b) Applies appropriate rules to all telecommunications service providers. (c) Encourages the provision of advanced, high-speed digital telecommunications services to the public.

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