RS 45:844.47: Limitations on providing cable television and telecommunications and advanced services

A. Except as provided in this Chapter, a local government may not:

(1) Provide to one or more subscribers a covered service.

(2) For the purpose of providing a covered service to one or more subscribers, purchase, lease, construct, maintain, or operate any facility.

B. For purposes of this Chapter, a local government provides a covered service if the local government provides the service:

(1) Directly or indirectly, including through an authority or instrumentality acting on behalf of the local government or for the benefit of the local government.

(2) By itself.

(3) Through a partnership or joint venture.

(4) By contract, resale, or otherwise.