66-2001. Telecommunications; declaration of public policy.
66-2001
66-2001. Telecommunications; declaration of public policy.It is hereby declared to be the public policyof the state to:
(a) Ensure that every Kansan will have access to a firstclass telecommunications infrastructure that provides excellentservices at an affordable price;
(b) ensure that consumers throughout the state realize thebenefits of competition through increased services and improvedtelecommunications facilities and infrastructure at reducedrates;
(c) promote consumer access to a full range oftelecommunications services, including advancedtelecommunications services that are comparable in urban andrural areas throughout the state;
(d) advance the development of a statewidetelecommunications infrastructure that is capable of supportingapplications, such as public safety, telemedicine, services forpersons with special needs, distance learning, public libraryservices, access to internet providers and others; and
(e) protect consumers of telecommunications services fromfraudulent business practices and practices that are inconsistentwith the public interest, convenience and necessity.
History: L. 1996, ch. 268, § 1; July 1.