§ 45-68-1. Legislative purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a predictable and universal process for obtaining a single permit that encompasses both building and electric permits for solar photovoltaic systems with municipalities. History of Section.P.L. 2017, ch. 10, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 27, § 1.
§ 45-68-2. Definitions. When used in this chapter, these terms shall have the following meaning: (1) “Commission” means the Rhode Island state building code commission; (2) “Office” means the Rhode Island office of energy resources; and (3) “Solar energy permit” means a standard application used by municipalities that covers both the building and electrical permit […]
§ 45-68-3. Renewable energy permit. (a) The office, in consultation with the commission, shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations that will create a statewide solar photovoltaic permit application that municipalities will be required to use beginning on January 1, 2018. The office’s rules and regulations shall be adopted no later than November 1, 2017. […]
