§ 39-16-9. Application of public utility law — Rate determination.
Notwithstanding the proviso contained in the definition of “public utility” in § 39-1-2, chapters 1 — 5 of this title shall apply to the water district created by this chapter and to the governing body thereof, and notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter with respect to fixing rates and collecting charges, rates and charges of the district and/or authority shall be established in accordance with and subject to the provisions of chapters 1 — 5. Until so established, the rates and charges that were in effect at the time when the authority acquired properties pursuant to the provisions of § 39-16-8, shall continue in full force and effect.
History of Section.P.L. 1952, ch. 2876, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-16-9.
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.