Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 39-2 - Duties of Utilities and Carriers
Section 39-2-28. - Levied penalties to be credited back to customers.

§ 39-2-28. Levied penalties to be credited back to customers.
Any penalty levied by the division against an investor-owned electric distribution or natural gas distribution company for any violation of the division’s standards of acceptable performance for emergency preparation and restoration of service for electric and gas distribution companies shall be credited back to the company’s customers in a manner determined by the commission.
History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 162, art. 8, § 1, effective July 6, 2021.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers

Chapter 39-2 - Duties of Utilities and Carriers

Section 39-2-1. - Reasonable and adequate services — Reasonable and just charges.

Section 39-2-1.1. - Services to new occupants.

Section 39-2-1.2. - Utility base rate — Advertising, demand-side management, and renewables.

Section 39-2-1.3. - Payment for cellular telephone services — Late charges.

Section 39-2-1.4. - Reasonable backup or supplemental rates.

Section 39-2-2. - Rate discrimination.

Section 39-2-3. - Unreasonable preferences or prejudices.

Section 39-2-4. - Acceptance of unlawful rebates or advantages.

Section 39-2-5. - Exceptions to anti-discrimination provisions.

Section 39-2-6. - Repair and construction of highway bridges used by street railways.

Section 39-2-7. - Civil liability for violations — Limitation of actions.

Section 39-2-8. - Penalty for violations.

Section 39-2-9. - Uniform services and rates of carriers.

Section 39-2-10. - Injunction or mandamus.

Section 39-2-11. - Penalty for refusal of carrier to receive and transport.

Section 39-2-12. - Civil liability of carrier for refusal.

Section 39-2-13. - Admission of guide dogs.

Section 39-2-14. - [Repealed.]

Section 39-2-15. - Interference with construction — Notice.

Section 39-2-15.1. - Temporary removal of wires and supporting fixtures by nonprofit housing development corporation.

Section 39-2-16. , 39-2-17. - [Renumbered.]

Section 39-2-18. - Shutoff devices for gas appliances.

Section 39-2-19. - Display of identification cards required.

Section 39-2-20. - Communications common carriers — Duty to disclose certain information.

Section 39-2-20.1. - Internet service providers — Duty to disclose certain information.

Section 39-2-21. - Residential condominiums and associations — Charges for services, residential rates.

Section 39-2-22. - Seven-digit dialing option.

Section 39-2-23. - Safe termination of service — Qualified employees.

Section 39-2-24. - Confidentiality of telephone records.

Section 39-2-25. - Contact voltage, detection, repair, and reporting.

Section 39-2-26. - Emergency response plans.

Section 39-2-27. - Standards of acceptable performance for emergency preparation and restoration of service.

Section 39-2-28. - Levied penalties to be credited back to customers.