SB 506
Permitting certain use of county-owned wireless tower
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
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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 to various entities, provided they meet specific criteria and security requirements. It prohibits county commissions from charging fees for these uses by public safety agencies, the West Virginia Division of Highways, or other state agencies. The bill also includes restrictions on who can lease these towers, specifically excluding entities linked to foreign adversaries or those posing a risk to constitutional rights, and mandates robust cybersecurity measures.
Key provisions
- County commissions can lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers.
- Restrictions on who can lease towers, excluding entities linked to foreign adversaries and those posing constitutional risks.
- Prohibition on charging fees for tower use by public safety, state highway, or other state agencies.
- Requirement for robust cybersecurity measures to protect tower usage.
- County commissions can appoint a panel to oversee property allocation.
- Panel members must be county residents, and decisions are subject to commission review.
- The bill establishes a process for county commissions to create rules and regulations related to tower usage.
- Restrictions on technology used on towers, prohibiting hardware or software from foreign companies.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Public Safety Agencies
- West Virginia Division of Highways
- State Agencies
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