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(a) As used in this section, “provider” means an entity that provides a telecommunications service, a Voice over Internet Protocol, commonly known as “VoIP”, service, a commercial radio service, or a similar service.
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(b) Beginning July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, a provider shall file with the Arkansas Public Service Commission documentation demonstrating that the provider has implemented current and applicable technologies to identify and block telecommunications that violate § 4-88-107(a)(11), § 4-88-108(a), § 4-99-108(c), or § 4-99-302(b), as applicable, taking into consideration applicable state and federals laws, federal regulations, and costs.
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(c)
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(1) The commission shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section.
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(2)
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(A) When adopting the initial rules to implement this section, the final rule shall be filed with the Secretary of State for adoption under § 25-15-204(f):
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(i) On or before July 1, 2020; or
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(ii) If approval under § 10-3-309 has not occurred by July 1, 2020, as soon as practicable after approval under § 10-3-309.
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(B) The commission shall file the proposed rule with the Legislative Council under § 10-3-309(c) sufficiently in advance of July 1, 2020, so that the Legislative Council may consider the rule for approval before July 1, 2020.
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(d) The commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine all complaints regarding a provider’s compliance with this section.
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(e) A provider filing documentation under subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed to be in compliance with this section until the provider is subject to a final order issued by the commission finding the provider has failed to implement current and applicable technologies according to subsection (b) of this section.
