Power of eminent domain.

In addition to all other power, rights, privileges, and authority heretofore granted by law, in the exercise of the authority and power granted hereunder, public providers may exercise all powers of eminent domain now or hereafter conferred on municipalities in this state. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no public provider may acquire any other person's or entity's cable system, telecommunications equipment, or telecommunications system, or any part or equipment of any other person's or entity's system, including, but not limited to, poles, wires, conduits, transmitters, receivers, towers, appliances, or rights-of-way, through the exercise of the power of eminent domain.

(Act 2000-614, p. 1235, §10.)