Section 80.36.300. Policy declaration.  


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  • The legislature declares it is the policy of the state to:
    (1) Preserve affordable universal telecommunications service;
    (2) Maintain and advance the efficiency and availability of telecommunications service;
    (3) Ensure that customers pay only reasonable charges for telecommunications service;
    (4) Ensure that rates for noncompetitive telecommunications services do not subsidize the competitive ventures of regulated telecommunications companies;
    (5) Promote diversity in the supply of telecommunications services and products in telecommunications markets throughout the state; and
    (6) Permit flexible regulation of competitive telecommunications companies and services.