2016 -- S 2167

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- EXCAVATION NEAR

UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES -- COSTS

     Introduced By: Senator P Fogarty

     Date Introduced: January 27, 2016

     Referred To: Senate Commerce

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 39-1.2 of the General Laws entitled "Excavation Near

Underground Utility Facilities" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     39-1.2-15. Costs associated with relocation of public utility infrastructure during

public works construction projects. – Any and all costs incurred by any municipality as a result

of the temporary or permanent relocation of any public utility infrastructure, including, but not

limited to, public utility poles, during the repair, maintenance, construction or reconstruction or

any municipal right-of-way shall be borne exclusively by the public utility.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- EXCAVATION NEAR

UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES -- COSTS

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     This act would require that all costs incurred by municipal corporations associated with

the temporary or permanent relocation of utility infrastructure such as public utility poles during

public works projects within municipal rights-of-way be borne by the public utility.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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