§ 39-2-4. Acceptance of unlawful rebates or advantages.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation knowingly to solicit, accept, or receive any rebate, concession, or discrimination in respect to any service in, affecting, or relating to the transportation of persons or property, or affecting or relating to the distribution of electricity, or the production, transmission, delivery, or furnishing of heat or water, or the conveyance of telephone or telegraph messages within this state, or for any service in connection therewith, whereby the service shall, by any device whatsoever or otherwise, be rendered free, or at a less rate than that named in the published schedules and tariffs in force, as provided therein, or whereby any service or advantage is received other than is herein specified. Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1912, ch. 795, § 41; G.L. 1923, ch. 253, § 41; G.L. 1938, ch. 122, § 38; G.L. 1956, § 39-2-4; P.L. 1971, ch. 265, § 4; P.L. 1972, ch. 205, § 4; P.L. 1996, ch. 316, § 1.
Structure 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 - [Repealed.]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 39-2-16. , 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 39-2-22. - 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 39-2-28. - Levied penalties to be credited back to customers.