§ 39-1.2-9. Municipal ordinances.
This chapter shall not be construed to authorize, affect, or impair local ordinances, charters of other provisions of law requiring permits to be obtained before excavating or tunneling in a public street or highway, or to construct or demolish buildings or other structures on private property, nor construed to grant any person or public agency any rights not specifically provided by this chapter. A permit issued by a public agency shall not be deemed to relieve a person from the responsibility for complying with the provisions of this chapter. The failure of any person, who or that has been granted a permit, to comply with the provisions of this chapter, shall not be deemed to impose any liability upon the public agency issuing the permit. Any disagreement between a public utility company and a person shall be referred to the administrator whose order shall be binding upon the parties.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 367, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-1.2 - Excavation near Underground Utility Facilities
Section 39-1.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-1.2-1.1. - Findings.
Section 39-1.2-2. - Excavation or demolition near public utility.
Section 39-1.2-3. - Annual report by public utilities.
Section 39-1.2-4. - Public utilities association — Creation.
Section 39-1.2-5. - Notice of excavation.
Section 39-1.2-6. - Compliance by public agencies.
Section 39-1.2-7. - Marking of underground utilities and excavations.
Section 39-1.2-8. - Notice in emergency.
Section 39-1.2-9. - Municipal ordinances.
Section 39-1.2-10. - Procedures at work site.
Section 39-1.2-11. - Damage — Notice to public utility.
Section 39-1.2-12. - Maintenance of utility markings.
Section 39-1.2-13. - Penalties.