Utah Code § 10-18-201

Limitations on providing broadband, cable television, and public
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telecommunications services.

(1) Except as provided in this chapter, a municipality may not:
(a) provide to one or more subscribers:
(i) a broadband service;
(ii) a cable television service; or
(iii) a public telecommunications service; or
(b) for the purpose of providing a broadband service, a cable television service, or a public
telecommunications service to one or more subscribers, purchase, lease, construct, maintain,
or operate any facility.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, a municipality provides a broadband service, cable television
service, or public telecommunications service if the municipality provides the service:
(a) directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality:
(i) acting on behalf of the municipality; or
(ii) for the benefit of the municipality;
(b) by itself;
(c) through:
(i) an entity created pursuant to an agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal
Cooperation Act, to which the municipality is a party;
(ii) a partnership; or
(iii) a joint venture; or
(d) by contract, resale, or otherwise.

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