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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21.2-1. Short title
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This act may be cited as the “Prepaid Wireless Charge Act of 2010.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21.2-2. Findings
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The legislature finds that: (1) Maintaining effective and efficient emergency services across the state benefits all citizens; (2) 911 fees imposed upon the consumers of telecommunications services that have the ability to dial 911 are an important funding mechanism to assist sta…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21.2-3. Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Consumer” means a person who purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction. (2) “Division” means the division of taxation. (3) “Prepaid wireless charge” means…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21.2-4. E-911 surcharge
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(a) Amount of charge. The prepaid wireless E-911 charge is hereby levied at the rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%) per retail transaction. (b) Collection of charge. The prepaid wireless charge shall be collected by the seller from the consumer with respect to each retail tra…