Rhode Island § 39-16-9 § 39-16-9. Application of public utility law — Rate determination.

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§ 39-16-9 — § 39-16-9. Application of public utility law — Rate determination.

Rhode Island § 39-16-9

Title 39Public Utilities and Carriers

Ch. 39-16Kent County Water District

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-16-9 (2026).

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§ 39-16-9. Application of public utility law — Rate determination.
Notwithstanding the proviso contained in the definition of "public utilityâ€� in § 39-1-2, chapters 1 — 5 of this title shall apply to the water district created by this chapter
            and to the governing body thereof, and notwithstanding anything contained in this
            chapter with respect to fixing rates and collecting charges, rates and charges of
            the district and/or authority shall be established in accordance with and subject
            to the provisions of chapters 1 — 5. Until so established, the rates and charges that
            were in effect at the time when the authority acquired properties pursuant to the
          

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§ 39-16-9. Application of public utility law — Rate determination.

Notwithstanding the proviso contained in the definition of "public utilityâ€� in § 39-1-2, chapters 1 — 5 of this title shall apply to the water district created by this chapter and to the governing body thereof, and notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter with respect to fixing rates and collecting charges, rates and charges of the district and/or authority shall be established in accordance with and subject to the provisions of chapters 1 — 5. Until so established, the rates and charges that were in effect at the time when the authority acquired properties pursuant to the provisions of § 39-16-8, shall continue in full force and effect.