§ 39-19-12. Billing to subscribers.
The cable television section of the division of public utilities and carriers shall conduct a study of the billing and termination practices of cable television companies throughout the New England region. This study shall focus on the practice of advance billing by cable television companies and positive or negative effects on subscribers associated with prohibiting the practice. The study shall also include the financial impact of a prohibition of advanced billing on cable television companies and their subscribers including any technical barriers to prohibiting advance billing. The division shall submit a report to the house corporations committee on or before October 30, 1993. All costs associated with this study shall be billed directly to cable television companies pursuant to § 39-19-9.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 46, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-19 - Community Antenna Television Systems
Section 39-19-1. - “Community antenna television system” defined.
Section 39-19-2. - Subjection to regulation.
Section 39-19-3. - Certificate required.
Section 39-19-4. - Persons entitled to certificate.
Section 39-19-5. - Contents of certificate.
Section 39-19-6. - Jurisdiction of division.
Section 39-19-6.1. - Public, education and government television studios and equipment.
Section 39-19-7. - Placing of poles and cables.
Section 39-19-7.1. - Removal of poles and cables.
Section 39-19-8. - Revocation or change of certificate.
Section 39-19-8.1. - Administrative civil penalties.
Section 39-19-9. - Administrative expenses — Assessment against franchise holders.
Section 39-19-10.1. - Installation of cable television in mobile or manufactured home parks.
Section 39-19-11. - Right of cancellation.
Section 39-19-12. - Billing to subscribers.
Section 39-19-13. - Payment for services — Late charges.
Section 39-19-14. - Recovery of expenses from cable television companies.