North Dakota § 49-21-01.9 Voice over internet protocol service and internet protocol-enabled service

North Dakota Statutes

§ 49-21-01.9 — Voice over internet protocol service and internet protocol-enabled service

North Dakota § 49-21-01.9

Title 49Public Utilities

Ch. 49-21Telecommunications Companies

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N.D. Cent. Code § 49-21-01.9 (2026).

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1.Notwithstanding any other law, a state entity or political subdivision of the state may not by rule, order, or other means directly or indirectly regulate the entry, rates, terms, or conditions for internet protocol-enabled or voice over internet protocol service.

2.Voice over internet protocol service is subject to the following:

a.Any required assessments under any state high-cost universal service fund.

b.Any required assessment of 911 or E911 fees.

c.Any required surcharge under section 54-44.8-08.

d.Any required tax under chapter 57-34.

3.Nothing in this section affects or modifies:

a.Any applicable wholesale tariff or any commission authority to implement or enforce any rights, duties, or obligations of any party related to wholesale services.

b.Any entity's obligations or

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1. Notwithstanding any other law, a state entity or political subdivision of the state may
not by rule, order, or other means directly or indirectly regulate the entry, rates, terms,
or conditions for internet protocol-enabled or voice over internet protocol service.
2. Voice over internet protocol service is subject to the following:
a. Any required assessments under any state high-cost universal service fund.
b. Any required assessment of 911 or E911 fees.
c. Any required surcharge under section 54-44.8-08.
d. Any required tax under chapter 57-34.
3. Nothing in this section affects or modifies:
a. Any applicable wholesale tariff or any commission authority to implement or
enforce any rights, duties, or obligations of any party related to wholesale
services.
b. Any entity's obligations or rights or commission authority under sections 251 and
252 of the federal Communications Act of 1934 [47 U.S.C. 251 and 252].
c. Any commission jurisdiction over intrastate switched access rates, terms and
conditions, including the implementation of federal law with respect to intercarrier
compensation or existing commission authority to address or affect the resolution
of disputes regarding intercarrier compensation.
d. Any obligation for the provision of video or cable service by any entity under
applicable law.
e. Any commission jurisdiction or authority to address federal high-cost fund or
federal universal service fund issues.
f. Any obligation to offer essential telecommunications services.
g. Authority to enforce criminal or civil laws, including consumer protection and
unfair or deceptive trade practice laws under title 51, which apply generally to the
conduct of business.
h. Authority of a political subdivision of the state to exercise its zoning power under
chapters 40-47, 58-03, or 11-33.
i. Any obligation arising out of chapter 49-23.