§ 39-17-8. Charges for use of streets.
No city or town shall make any charge to any corporation for the use of its streets except under and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; provided, that any city or town may require that any street railway company shall continue to conform to any existing requirements as to paving and keeping in repair the streets and highways.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 77, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 91, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 103, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 126, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 39-17-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Section 39-17-1. - Power of town or city to grant franchises.
Section 39-17-3. - Franchise tax payable to city or town.
Section 39-17-4. - Apportionment of gross earnings among cities and towns.
Section 39-17-5. - Delinquencies in franchise tax.
Section 39-17-6. - Rate increases during term of franchise.