Each telecommunications service provider, wireless telecommunications service provider, or Interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service provider is liable to collect and remit the 911 emergency surcharges imposed by § 34-45-4. The service user is liable for paying the 911 emergency surcharge imposed by § 34-45-4. The service provider is not liable for any 911 emergency surcharge if the service provider is unable to collect the surcharge from the service user.

Source: SL 1989, ch 303 , § 7; SL 2008, ch 176 , § 7; SL 2012, ch 188 , § 7.