Exempts local contractors and fiber optic network companies from paying an application fee for installing fiber optic cable in drainage or levee.

This bill amends the Code to exempt certain local businesses from paying an administrative fee when applying for an easement to install fiber optic cable in drainage or levee districts. Specifically, it prohibits the governing body of a drainage or levee district from charging a fee to contractors or fiber optic network companies primarily operating locally. The district may publish a list of exempt businesses. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Exempts local contractors and fiber optic network companies from paying an application fee for installing fiber optic cable in drainage or levee.

This bill amends the Code to exempt certain local businesses from paying an administrative fee when applying for an easement to install fiber optic cable in drainage or levee districts. Specifically, it prohibits the governing body of a drainage or levee district from charging a fee to contractors or fiber optic network companies primarily operating locally. The district may publish a list of exempt businesses. The bill takes effect upon enactment.