Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-8. Responsibilities, performance and conduct
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A licensed underground utility contractor shall perform all work in compliance with the plans and specifications approved by the local municipality or other appropriate authority having jurisdiction over the utility and/or work to be performed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 212, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-8
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Underground utility: means the installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of underground utilities, sewer lines, storm drainage lines or water lines, water service and laterals, laying drains and related services outside of buildings, making connections with public and/or private underground utilities, provided that such work is to be done between the main, lateral, related services and/or appurtenances to within five feet (5?) of the outer wall of a building or structure and specifically excluding gas and telecommunications work and any work defined in § 28-27-28. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-2