§ 42-7-7. Transfer of functions from the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system authority
to the executive department of public safety.
(a) There is hereby transferred to the department of public safety all of the powers,
authority, and duties necessary to operate the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system
contained in chapter 21 of title 39.
(b) The corporate existence of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system authority
is hereby terminated and all its rights and properties are hereby vested in the E-911
uniform emergency telephone system division in the department of public safety of
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§ 42-7-7. Transfer of functions from the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system authority
to the executive department of public safety.
(a) There is hereby transferred to the department of public safety all of the powers,
authority, and duties necessary to operate the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system
contained in chapter 21 of title 39.
(b) The corporate existence of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system authority
is hereby terminated and all its rights and properties are hereby vested in the E-911
uniform emergency telephone system division in the department of public safety of
the state of Rhode Island.
(c) In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the department of public
safety is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United
States government or any agency thereof, and the division, with the approval of the
governor, is authorized and empowered to perform such acts and enter into all necessary
contracts and agreements with the United States of America or any agency thereof as
may be necessary in such manner and degree as shall be deemed to be in the best interest
of the state. The proceeds of grants so received shall be paid to the general treasurer
of the state and by the general treasurer deposited in a separate fund and shall be
utilized for the purposes of the grants.
(d) 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.