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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-20-1. Declaration of public necessity
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Since reliable and economic bulk electric power supply is essential to the safety, health, morals, and welfare of the state and to the sound growth of the communities therein, and in order to promote the general welfare and insure the future power needs of the inhabitants of this…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-20-10. Issuance of securities to finance electric-generating facilities
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(a) The purposes for which a domestic public utility may issue stocks, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness, payable more than twelve (12) months from date of issue, pursuant to §§ 39-3-15, 39-3-17 — 39-3-19, and 39-3-21 shall include the acquisition of ownership of, or othe…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-20-11. Zoning and other municipal regulation
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For purposes of § 39-1-30, any domestic and foreign electric utility that owns or participates in the ownership of any plant, building, wires, conductors, fixtures, structures, equipment, or apparatus in this state pursuant to this chapter shall be considered a company under the …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-20-12. Construction and severability
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This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional requirements. Except as expressly provided for in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall not affect the interpretation of other laws. If any provision of this chapter shall be held uncons…