§ 45-14-1. Power to assess charges against users. In addition to the powers, privileges, prerogatives, and authority that are now granted to each city and town, or any agency of a city or town, in connection with sewers or sewer systems of these municipalities, each city and town is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances […]
§ 45-14-1.1. Recording of sewer system. Starting on January 1, 2012, all cities and towns that own, operate, manage or control a sewer system shall require as-built drawings and plans on any new sewer main extension to be submitted to the sewer authority. In addition, an as-built record drawing and plans shall be submitted to […]
§ 45-14-2. Adoption of implementing provisions. Each city and town may by ordinance define the person or persons, firm, corporation, partnership, individual, assignee, trustee, or other person upon whom a charge is assessed, and may adopt any other ordinances, rules, or regulations that may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and […]
§ 45-14-3. Use charges supplemental. This chapter is not to be construed as revoking, altering, or amending any provisions of law for sewer assessment now lawfully assessed by any city or town, but it is to be construed as authorizing a charge for the use of those sewers or sewer systems for disposal purposes, and […]
§ 45-14-4. Providence school appropriation law inapplicable. The provisions of § 9 of chapter 680 of the Public Laws of 1925, entitled “An Act Relating to the Management and Support of the Public Schools of the City of Providence”, does not apply to any revenue collected under the terms of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. […]
§ 45-14-5. Disposition of proceeds. All revenue derived from the assessment of charges authorized by the provisions of this chapter, or by the provisions of chapter 1734 of the Public Laws, 1946, shall be expended only for the maintenance, repair, replacement, expansion, or operation of the sewer system and sewage disposal or treatment works of […]
§ 45-14-6. Agreements as to sewage disposal. This chapter shall not impair any existing or future agreements between any city or town, with reference to sewage disposal. History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1836, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 45-14-6.
§ 45-14-7. Severability. If any part, subdivision, or section of this chapter is declared unconstitutional, the validity of the remaining parts shall not be affected. History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1836, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 45-14-7.
§ 45-14-8. City of Woonsocket — Interest on delinquent payments. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or public law to the contrary, the city of Woonsocket or any agency of the city may charge interest on delinquent payments for sewer assessment or sewer service charges at a rate not exceeding eighteen percent (18%) per annum. […]
§ 45-14-9. Town of Coventry — Installment payments. The town of Coventry is hereby authorized to provide for the payment of sewer assessments in installment payments. The sewer assessments levied by the town of Coventry may be paid in as many as thirty (30) annual installments in accordance with the terms of the loan secured […]
