Indiana Code 8-1-2.8-8. “Local exchange company”
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Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “local exchange company” or “LEC” refers to any communications service provider (as defined in IC 8-1-2.6-13(b)) that:
(2) is required to provide dual party relay services to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons under federal law.
(1) has a certificate of territorial authority on file with the commission; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-2.8-8
- commission: refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission. See Indiana Code 8-1-2.8-2
- dual party relay services: means telecommunications transmission services that provide the ability for a person who has a hearing impairment or speech impairment to engage in communication with a hearing person in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing impairment or speech impairment to communicate using voice communication services. See Indiana Code 8-1-2.8-3
As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2006, SEC.29; P.L.109-2012, SEC.4.