Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-17 - Franchises

Section 39-17-1. - Power of town or city to grant franchises. - § 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises....

Section 39-17-2. - Purposes for which permitted — Duration — Protection of existing businesses — Landowner’s rights. - § 39-17-2. Purposes for which permitted — Duration — Protection...

Section 39-17-3. - Franchise tax payable to city or town. - § 39-17-3. Franchise tax payable to city or town. Every...

Section 39-17-4. - Apportionment of gross earnings among cities and towns. - § 39-17-4. Apportionment of gross earnings among cities and towns....

Section 39-17-5. - Delinquencies in franchise tax. - § 39-17-5. Delinquencies in franchise tax. In case any corporation...

Section 39-17-6. - Rate increases during term of franchise. - § 39-17-6. Rate increases during term of franchise. No corporation...

Section 39-17-7. - Town regulatory powers — Appeal. - § 39-17-7. Town regulatory powers — Appeal. The use and...

Section 39-17-8. - Charges for use of streets. - § 39-17-8. Charges for use of streets. No city or...