§ 39-1-30.3. Installation of public utility services for abutting owners on private ways authorized.
The owner, or owners, of real estate abutting on a private way who have by deed or by prescription existing rights of ingress and egress upon the way or other private ways, shall have the right to place, install, or construct in, on, along, under, and upon the private way or other private ways, poles and other appurtenances necessary for the transmission of electricity or telephone service, provided the facilities do not unreasonably obstruct the private way or other private ways, and do not interfere with or be inconsistent with the existing use by others of the way or other private ways; and, provided further, that such placement, installation, or construction is done in accordance with regulations, plans, and practices of the utility company that is to provide the electricity or telephone service. The agencies that provide the service shall comply with the rules and regulations of the public utilities commission. Any owner, or owners, may grant permission to a public utility company to enter upon the way or other private ways to place, install, repair, or relocate poles and other necessary appurtenances for the transmission of electricity or telephone service in accordance with the company or companies’ regulations, practices, and tariffs filed with the public utilities commission; provided, however, that no charge or added assessment shall be levied by the public utility company or companies against the owner or owners not connected to the service or services. Neither the person installing or repairing public utility facilities, nor the facilities, nor the electricity or telephone service transmitted shall be deemed to constitute a trespass upon the way or ways.
History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 353, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-1 - Public Utilities Commission
Section 39-1-1. - Declaration of policy — Purposes.
Section 39-1-2. - Definitions.
Section 39-1-3. - Commission and division established — Functions of commission — Administrator.
Section 39-1-4. - Composition of commission — Terms — Vacancies.
Section 39-1-5. - Removal of commissioner from office.
Section 39-1-6. - Holding over in office.
Section 39-1-7. - Powers of commission — Seal.
Section 39-1-8. - Quorum — Meetings.
Section 39-1-9. - Clerk — Oath of office.
Section 39-1-10. - Powers and duties of clerk.
Section 39-1-11. - Proceedings before commission.
Section 39-1-12. - Prehearing procedure — Formulating issues — Copies of exhibits.
Section 39-1-13. - Subpoena powers of commissioners.
Section 39-1-14. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-15. - Investigators and examiners.
Section 39-1-15.1. - Enforcement powers of inspectors.
Section 39-1-15.2. - Enforcement by police departments.
Section 39-1-16. - Depositions.
Section 39-1-17. - Consumers’ council participation.
Section 39-1-18. - Hearings and records — Certified copies.
Section 39-1-19. - Personnel — Legal representation.
Section 39-1-20. - Assistance for investigations and hearings.
Section 39-1-21. - Access to premises of utility.
Section 39-1-22. - False returns.
Section 39-1-23. - Administrative expenses — Assessment against utilities.
Section 39-1-24. - Certification, collection, and deposit of assessments.
Section 39-1-25. - Objection to assessments.
Section 39-1-27. - Electric distribution companies required to file restructuring plans.
Section 39-1-27.2. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-27.3.1. - Option to return to standard offer.
Section 39-1-27.4. - Transition charges authorized.
Section 39-1-27.5. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-27.6. - Standards of conduct.
Section 39-1-27.7. - System reliability and least-cost procurement.
Section 39-1-27.7.1. - Revenue decoupling.
Section 39-1-27.8. - Supply procurement portfolio.
Section 39-1-27.9. - Office of energy resources participation.
Section 39-1-27.11. - Affordable gas for public housing authorities.
Section 39-1-27.12. - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Plan.
Section 39-1-27.13. - Alternative suppliers and purchase of receivables program.
Section 39-1-28. - Acceptance of grants.
Section 39-1-29. - Proceedings before federal agencies — Cooperation with other agencies.
Section 39-1-30. - Zoning review — Approval of ordinances and regulations.
Section 39-1-30.1. - Validation of location of utilities.
Section 39-1-30.2. - Possession of land adverse to a utility.
Section 39-1-31. - Eminent domain.
Section 39-1-32. - Emergency powers of commission.
Section 39-1-34. - Disposition of fees.
Section 39-1-35. - Conflict of interest.
Section 39-1-36. - Offices of commission and division.
Section 39-1-37. - “Public utility administrator” defined — Continuity of functions.
Section 39-1-37.1. - Ratepayers advisory board.
Section 39-1-38. - Liberal construction — Incidental powers — Severability.
Section 39-1-39. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-40. - Toll-free telephone service for complaints.
Section 39-1-41. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-42. - Access to telephone information services for persons with disabilities.
Section 39-1-43. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-44. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-45. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-46. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-47. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-48. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-49. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-50. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-51. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-52. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-53. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-54. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-55. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-56. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-57. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-58. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-59. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-60. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-61. - Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund.