Chapter

Public Utilities Commission

R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-1— Declaration of policy — Purposes
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-2— Definitions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-2.1— Presumption of in-state use or intrastate commerce upon use or transportation of liquefied natural gas within the state
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-3— Commission and division established — Functions of commission — Administrator
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-4— Composition of commission — Terms — Vacancies
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-5— Removal of commissioner from office
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-6— Holding over in office
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-7— Powers of commission — Seal
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-8— Quorum — Meetings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-9— Clerk — Oath of office
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-10— Powers and duties of clerk
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-11— Proceedings before commission
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-12— Prehearing procedure — Formulating issues — Copies of exhibits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-13— Subpoena powers of commissioners
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-14— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-15— Investigators and examiners
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-15.1— Enforcement powers of inspectors
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-15.2— Enforcement by police departments
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-16— Depositions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-17— Consumers’ council participation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-18— Hearings and records — Certified copies
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-19— Personnel — Legal representation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-20— Assistance for investigations and hearings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-21— Access to premises of utility
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-22— False returns
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-23— Administrative expenses — Assessment against utilities
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-23.1— Motor carrier enforcement program created — Recovery of expenses through a percentage of fines collected from motor carriers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-24— Certification, collection, and deposit of assessments
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-25— Objection to assessments
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-26— Public utilities reserve fund created — Appropriations — Recovery of expenses from utility companies
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27— Electric distribution companies required to file restructuring plans
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.1— Retail electric licensing commission plan requirements and nonregulated power producer registration requirements
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.2— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.3— Electric distribution companies required to provide retail access, standard offer and last-resort service
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.3.1— Option to return to standard offer
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.4— Transition charges authorized
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.5— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.6— Standards of conduct
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.7— System reliability and least-cost procurement
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.7.1— Revenue decoupling
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.8— Supply procurement portfolio
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.9— Office of energy resources participation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.10— Electric and gas distribution companies required to file affordable energy plans
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.11— Affordable gas for public housing authorities
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.12— Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Plan
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-27.13— Alternative suppliers and purchase of receivables program
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-28— Acceptance of grants
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-29— Proceedings before federal agencies — Cooperation with other agencies
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-30— Zoning review — Approval of ordinances and regulations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-30.1— Validation of location of utilities
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-30.2— Possession of land adverse to a utility
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-30.3— Installation of public utility services for abutting owners on private ways authorized
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-31— Eminent domain
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-32— Emergency powers of commission
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-33— Reports
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-34— Disposition of fees
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-35— Conflict of interest
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-36— Offices of commission and division
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-37— “Public utility administrator” defined — Continuity of functions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-37.1— Ratepayers advisory board
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-38— Liberal construction — Incidental powers — Severability
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-39— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-40— Toll-free telephone service for complaints
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-41— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-42— Access to telephone information services for persons with disabilities
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-43— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-44— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-45— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-46— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-47— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-48— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-49— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-50— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-51— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-52— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-53— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-54— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-55— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-56— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-57— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-58— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-59— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-60— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-61— Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-62— [Repealed.]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-63— Utility termination moratorium period