1.  The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall establish and administer a Broadband-Ready Community Certification Program in order to encourage the deployment of broadband infrastructure in underserved communities in this State.

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2.  The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the program established pursuant to subsection 1. Such regulations must include, without limitation:

(a) The requirements for a community to apply for and receive certification as a Broadband-Ready Community; and

(b) The grounds for withdrawal of a certification as a Broadband-Ready Community.

3.  The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology shall post on an Internet website maintained by the Office, a list of each community in this State that has been certified as a Broadband-Ready Community.