Noncompliant agreements and ordinances.

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  • (1) An agreement or ordinance that does not fully comply with this chapter and applies to a small wireless facility or a utility pole that is operational or installed before May 11, 2018:
    • (a) may not be renewed or extended unless the agreement is modified to fully comply with this chapter; and
    • (b) is invalid and unenforceable beginning November 8, 2018, unless the agreement or ordinance is modified before November 8, 2018, to fully comply with this chapter.
  • (2) An agreement or ordinance entered into or passed before May 11, 2018, that does not fully comply with this chapter and applies to a small wireless facility or a utility pole that was not operational or installed before May 11, 2018, is invalid and unenforceable:
    • (a) beginning May 11, 2018; and
    • (b) until the agreement or ordinance is modified to fully comply with this chapter.
  • (3) If an agreement or ordinance is invalid in accordance with this section, until an agreement or ordinance that fully complies with this chapter is entered or adopted:
    • (a) a small wireless facility or a utility pole that is operational or installed before May 11, 2018, may remain installed and operate under the requirements of this chapter; and
    • (b) a small wireless facility or utility pole may become operational or be installed in the right-of-way on or after May 11, 2018, under the requirements of this chapter.




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