HB 2787
To permit the county commission of each county to lease, rent or to permit the use of a county owned wireless tower or any portion thereof, with exceptions
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia county commissions to lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers or portions thereof. It specifically prohibits county commissions from charging public safety operations, the West Virginia Department of Highways, or other state agencies for using these towers. County commissions can still charge fees for other uses, and they may establish a panel to oversee the allocation of tower space within the county.
Key provisions
- County commissions can lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers.
- County commissions cannot charge public safety operations, the WV Department of Highways, or state agencies for tower use.
- County commissions can charge fees for other uses of the towers.
- County commissions can establish a panel to oversee the allocation of tower space.
- The panel must consist of at least three and no more than five members.
- County commissions retain the authority to review panel decisions.
- Panel members must be residents of the county.
- Panel members can be reimbursed for expenses.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Public Safety Operations
- West Virginia Department of Highways
- State Agencies
- County Residents
Notable changes
- Previously, county commissions had limited authority regarding wireless tower use.
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