Rhode Island General Laws 45-67-9. Limitation of powers
All services provided by the utility district that constitute public utility services within the meaning of § 39-1-2 shall be subject to the applicable jurisdictions of the public utilities commission and the division of public utilities and carriers.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 293, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-67-9
- Utility district: means the Block Island utility district, a quasi-municipal corporation, having a distinct legal existence from the state, established and empowered by this chapter to:
(i) Fulfill electric utility functions, powers, rights, and obligations;
(ii) Exercise certain powers as an electric distribution company and power producer; and
(iii) Provide additional utility services not inconsistent with the duties, powers and obligations of the utility district as defined in this section. See Rhode Island General Laws 45-67-2