Utilities Law in Rhode Island
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Rhode Island — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Rhode Island
Rhode Island state law
- Labor and Labor Relations › Fair Employment PracticesRI 28 § 28-5-7
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Insurance › Liability InsuranceRI 27 § 27-7-2.1
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Motor and Other Vehicles › Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and DealersRI 31 § 31-5.1-4
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Elections › Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditures ReportingRI 17 § 17-25-10.1
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Commercial Law — General Regulatory Provisions › Uniform Trade Secrets ActRI 6 § 6-41-1
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Food and Drugs › The Edward O. Hawkins and Thomas C. Slater Medical Marijuana ActRI 21 § 21-28.6-4
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Rhode Island.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.