§ 39-16-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter the following definitions shall apply:
(1) “Authority” means the corporation created by § 39-16-3.
(2) “Board” means the members of the authority.
(3) “Bonds” means the bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter.
(4) “District” means the Kent County water district.
(5) “Property” means any or all of the properties of any water supply and distribution system or part thereof, including plants, works, and instrumentalities, and all properties used or useful in connection therewith, and all parts thereof and all appurtenances thereto, including lands, easements, rights in land and water rights, rights-of-way, contract rights, franchises, approaches, connections, dams, reservoirs, water mains and pipelines, pumping stations and equipment, or any other property incidental to and included in the system or part thereof situated within or without the district.
(6) “Treasurer” means the treasurer of the authority.
History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1740, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 39-16-1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 9.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-16 - Kent County Water District
Section 39-16-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-16-2. - District created.
Section 39-16-3. - Board created.
Section 39-16-4. - Composition of board.
Section 39-16-5. - Officers and employees of board.
Section 39-16-6. - Compensation of members and agents.
Section 39-16-7. - Business prohibited to members.
Section 39-16-8. - Powers of authority.
Section 39-16-9. - Application of public utility law — Rate determination.
Section 39-16-10. - Power to issue bonds — Pledge of revenues.
Section 39-16-11. - Terms and sale of bonds — Refunding.
Section 39-16-12. - Covenants permissible in bond resolution.
Section 39-16-13. - Tax exemption.
Section 39-16-14. - Payments in lieu of taxes.
Section 39-16-15. - Pledge not to alter rights of authority.
Section 39-16-16. - Bonds as legal investments.
Section 39-16-17. - Money of authority.
Section 39-16-18. - Right to alter, amend, or repeal chapter.
Section 39-16-19. - Severability.
Section 39-16-20. - Supplementary powers.