§ 39-4-14. Formal investigation — Notice to utility.
If, after making a summary investigation, the division becomes satisfied that sufficient grounds exist to warrant a formal hearing being ordered as to the matters so investigated, it shall furnish to the public utility interested, a statement notifying the public utility of the matters under investigation. Ten (10) days after the notice has been given, the division may proceed to set a time and place for a hearing and investigation.
History of Section.P.L. 1912, ch. 795, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 253, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 122, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 39-4-14.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-4 - Hearings and Investigations
Section 39-4-1. - Investigation of personal injuries and deaths.
Section 39-4-2. - Order to repair or make changes in plant or equipment.
Section 39-4-3. - Investigations on complaint against utility — “Safe and potable” defined.
Section 39-4-4. - Notice of complaint — Time and place of hearing.
Section 39-4-5. - Notice of hearing on complaint — Right to appear and summon witnesses.
Section 39-4-6. - Separation of issues — Damage to complainant not required.
Section 39-4-7. - Hearings in locality of consumers affected.
Section 39-4-8. - Filing of contracts.
Section 39-4-9. - Orders fixing rates.
Section 39-4-10. - Orders as to unreasonable practices or inadequate services.
Section 39-4-11. - Orders as to unsafe or improper conditions.
Section 39-4-11.1. - Order to rebate or cancel charges.
Section 39-4-12. - Payment of investigation expense by utility.
Section 39-4-13. - Summary investigation by division.
Section 39-4-14. - Formal investigation — Notice to utility.
Section 39-4-15. - Notice and proceedings on motion of division.
Section 39-4-16. - Service of orders — Effective date.
Section 39-4-17. - Rescission or alteration of orders.
Section 39-4-18. - Review of grade crossing ordinances.
Section 39-4-19, 39-4-20. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-4-21. - Privilege against self-incrimination.
Section 39-4-22. - Penalties for violations.
Section 39-4-23. - Action in supreme court to prevent violations.