§ 39-21-1. Legislative findings.
It is hereby found and disclosed that:
(1) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system is a feasible service and would be beneficial for the citizens of Rhode Island;
(2) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system employs features that contribute to the protection of life and property and add to the operational efficiency of various public safety agencies;
(3) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system affords our residents a more simple and faster means to request assistance in an emergency and, in addition, enables the various agencies to process emergency calls in a more efficient manner than at present;
(4) E-911 uniform emergency telephone system benefits are extremely valuable and this service would be an enhancement to the quality of life throughout our state; and
(5) Changes in consumer habits require that the state E-911 uniform emergency telephone system take the steps necessary to ensure that its operating capabilities are in line with new technologies and practices.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 155, art. 6, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 516, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division
Section 39-21-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 39-21-2. - Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.
Section 39-21-4. - Advisory commission.
Section 39-21-6. - Cooperation with federal government.
Section 39-21-7. - Applications for federal and state aid.
Section 39-21-8. - Use of federal and state funds.
Section 39-21-9. - Receipt and deposit of federal funds.
Section 39-21-10. - Appropriation of revenues.
Section 39-21-11. - Rules and regulations — Review.
Section 39-21-12. - Cost of E-911 service to provider.
Section 39-21-13. - Division expenses as cost of project.
Section 39-21-14. - Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.
Section 39-21-15. - Liberal construction.
Section 39-21-16. - State agencies — Toll-free telephone line.