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  "text": "When used in this Chapter, the following terms apply:\n\n(1) \"Connectivity\" means the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications. It includes but is not limited to systems that utilize cable, fiber, lines, satellites, sound waves, or wire to transmit information.\n\n(2) \"Government agency\" means any department, office, council, or agency of the federal, state, or local government, or any public benefit corporation or authority authorized by law.\n\nNOTE: Paragraph (3) as amended and reenacted by Acts 2022, No. 760, eff. June 18, 2022.\n\n(3) \"Office\" means the office of broadband development and connectivity.\n\n(4) \"Person\" means any natural or juridical person, including corporations.",
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