Tennessee § 65-5-111 - Evaluation — Reports by commission.
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§ 65-5-111. Evaluation — Reports by commission.
The general assembly shall evaluate the implementation of Acts 1995, ch. 408, every two (2) years for not less than the next six (6) years by requiring the submission of a report prepared by the commission consisting of the following information: The compliance of market participants with Acts 1995, ch. 408; The status of universal service in Tennessee; The availability of service capabilities and service offerings, subdivided by facilities-based and non-facilities-based, for each telecommunications services provider; The number of customers, access lines served, and revenues, subdivided by residential and business, for each telecommunications services provider; The impact of federal telecommunications initiatives; The degree of technological change in the marketplace; The technical compatibility between providers; The service performance of providers; and Any other information the commission considers necessary for proper oversight and evaluation. Acts 1995, ch. 408, § 15; T.C.A. § 65-5-211 ; Acts 2017, ch. 94, § 52. Compiler's Notes. Acts 1995, ch. 305 § 23, which substituted “authority” for “commission” throughout this chapter, is deemed to amend this section, effective July 1, 1996. Acts 1995, ch. 408, referred to in this section, enacted §§ 65-5-207 — 65-5-213 [now §§ 65-5-107 — 65-5-113 ], and amended numerous sections in this title. See the Session Laws Disposition Table in Volume 13. Amendments. The 2017 amendment substituted “the commission” for “the authority” in the introductory language and in (9). Effective Dates. Acts 2017, ch. 94, § 83. April 4, 2017.
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