§ 39-18-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning:
(1) “Authority” means the Rhode Island public transit authority created by § 39-18-2, or, if the authority shall be abolished, the board, body, or commission succeeding to the principal functions thereof, or upon whom the powers of the authority given by this chapter shall be given by law.
(2) “Bonds” means bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, including temporary notes of the authority issued in anticipation of revenues to be received by the authority or in anticipation of the receipt of federal, state, or local grants or other aid.
(3) “Municipality” means any town, city, or subdivision thereof.
(4) “Transit property” means and includes any property, whether real or personal, and any apparatus and equipment used or useful in the operation of a motor bus, water, or rail passenger transportation line or system, and includes any rights or franchises to operate any passenger transportation line or system, but it does not include other property or assets.
History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 1965, ch. 127, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 256, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-18 - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Section 39-18-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-18-1.1. - Findings.
Section 39-18-3. - Purposes of the authority.
Section 39-18-4. - Powers and duties of the authority.
Section 39-18-4.1. - Health and safety of passengers.
Section 39-18-4.2. - Alteration of bus route — Public hearing.
Section 39-18-5. - Credit of state and political subdivisions not pledged.
Section 39-18-6. - Eminent domain proceedings.
Section 39-18-8. - Trust agreement — Other security for bonds.
Section 39-18-10. - Trust funds.
Section 39-18-12. - Exemptions from taxation.
Section 39-18-13. - Bonds eligible for investment.
Section 39-18-14. - Negotiable instruments.
Section 39-18-15. - Refunding bonds.
Section 39-18-16. - Limitation of powers.
Section 39-18-17. - Labor relations with employees of acquired transit facilities.
Section 39-18-18. - Action by resolution — Reports — Audits.
Section 39-18-18.1. - Authority deemed instrumentality and political subdivision of state.
Section 39-18-19. - Severability.
Section 39-18-20. - Use of services of department of transportation.
Section 39-18-21. - Agreements and certifications regarding state and federal funds.
Section 39-18-22. - State appropriations.
Section 39-18-23. - Medical care available to employees.
Section 39-18-24. - John J. MacDonald, Jr. Transportation Initiative.