Ark. Code Ann. § 23-18-805: Jurisdiction

(a) Except as provided in this subchapter, neither the state nor any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state has jurisdiction over: (1) An electric utility's ownership or operation of a broadband system; or (2) The provision of broadband services by the electric utility, a broadband affiliate, or a broadband operator. (b) Nothing in this subchapter shall interfere with the Arkansas Public Service Commission's authority to regulate public utilities pursuant to § 23-2-301 et seq. Acts 2007, No. 739, § 1.

(a) Except as provided in this subchapter, neither the state nor any agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state has jurisdiction over: (1) An electric utility's ownership or operation of a broadband system; or (2) The provision of broadband services by the electric utility, a broadband affiliate, or a broadband operator.

(1) An electric utility's ownership or operation of a broadband system; or

(2) The provision of broadband services by the electric utility, a broadband affiliate, or a broadband operator.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall interfere with the Arkansas Public Service Commission's authority to regulate public utilities pursuant to § 23-2-301 et seq.