Wisconsin § 196.219 - Protection of telecommunications consumers.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 196.219 — Protection of telecommunications consumers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 196.219. Protection of telecommunications consumers.
196.219(1) (1) Definitions. In this section: 196.219(1)(a) (a) “Consumer” means any person, including a telecommunications provider, that uses the services, products or facilities provided by a telecommunications utility or the local exchange services offered by a telecommunications provider that is not a telecommunications utility. 196.219(1)(b) (b) “Local exchange service” includes access service, basic local exchange service, and business access line and usage service within a local calling area. 196.219(2) (2) Consumer protection. 196.219(2)(a) (a) Notwithstanding any exemptions identified in this chapter except ss.
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Section 196.219 ("Protection of telecommunications consumers.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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