Chapter 39-1. Public Utilities Commission
Section
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procedure — Formulating issues — Copies of exhibits.39-1-13Subpoena powers of commissioners.39-1-14[Repealed.]39-1-15Investigators and examiners.39-1-15.1Enforcement powers of inspectors.39-1-15.2Enforcement by police departments.39-1-16Depositions.39-1-17Consumers’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electric licensing commission plan requirements and nonregulated power producer registration requirements.39-1-27.2[Repealed.]39-1-27.3Electric distribution companies required to provide retail access, standard offer and last-resort service.39-1-27.3.1Option to return to standard offer.39-1-27.4Transition charges authorized.39-1-27.5[Repealed.]39-1-27.6Standards of conduct.39-1-27.7System reliability and least-cost procurement.39-1-27.7.1Revenue decoupling.39-1-27.8Supply procurement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.39-1-39[Repealed.]39-1-40Toll-free telephone service for complaints.39-1-41[Repealed.]39-1-42Access to telephone information services for persons with disabilities.39-1-43[Repealed.]39-1-44[Repealed.]39-1-45[Repealed.]39-1-46[Repealed.]39-1-47[Repealed.]39-1-48[Repealed.]39-1-49[Repealed.]39-1-50[Repealed.]39-1-51[Repealed.]39-1-52[Repealed.]39-1-53[Repealed.]39-1-54[Repealed.]39-1-55[Repealed.]39-1-56[Repealed.]39-1-57[Repealed.]39-1-58[Repealed.]39-1-59[Repealed.]39-1-60[Repealed.]39-1-61Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund.39-1-62[Repealed.]39-1-63Utility termination moratorium period.