§ 39-19-13. Payment for services — Late charges.
No subscriber to a cable television service shall be subject to an assessment of a late fee on a monthly billing unless the payment is at least forty-five (45) days past the close of the billing period that is the subject of the statement. A cable television operator shall not impose a late fee unless the bill contains a clear and conspicuous notice of when the late fee is to be imposed consistent with this section.
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.