Modernizes fees for emergency communication services in West Virginia, including VoIP subscribers.
This bill updates the fees for emergency communication services in West Virginia, particularly focusing on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) subscribers. It allows county commissions to impose fees on VoIP users, aligning with technological advancements. The revenue from these fees must be used for the capital, installation, administration, operation, and maintenance costs of enhanced emergency telephone systems and the conversion to city-type addressing. The bill also mandates minimum standards for emergency telephone systems, communications centers, and personnel training.
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