Exempts certain fiber optic cable assessments for municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie County.

This bill amends the real property tax law to exempt certain fiber optic cable assessments for municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie County. Municipal fiber optic broadband companies, defined as local authorities or municipal corporations engaged in the construction, operation, marketing, and sale of fiber optic broadband infrastructure and services, will be exempt from real property taxes, levies, and assessments. The bill also mandates that these companies prioritize applicants with high workplace safety standards and compliance with relevant safety and labor laws.

Exempts certain fiber optic cable assessments for municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie County.

This bill amends the real property tax law to exempt certain fiber optic cable assessments for municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie County. Municipal fiber optic broadband companies, defined as local authorities or municipal corporations engaged in the construction, operation, marketing, and sale of fiber optic broadband infrastructure and services, will be exempt from real property taxes, levies, and assessments. The bill also mandates that these companies prioritize applicants with high workplace safety standards and compliance with relevant safety and labor laws.