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Chapter 39-1

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 39, ch. 1

Public Utilities Commission

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