Rhode Island § 39-17-6 - Franchises
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 39-17-6 — Franchises, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-17-6. Franchises
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-17-6
§ 39-17-6. Rate increases during term of franchise.
No corporation which shall acquire exclusive rights or franchises under the provisions of this chapter, shall at any time during the continuance thereof charge for its product, wares, or service, to any town or city or the inhabitants thereof, any greater price than the price actually charged by it at the time of the granting of the rights or franchises, both prices being reckoned in United States gold coin of the standard weight and fineness in force at the time of the granting of the right or franchise, or in the equivalent thereof in actual value in other lawful money of the United States.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 77, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 91, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 103, § 4; G.L. 1938,
ch. 126, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 39-17-6.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 39-17-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 39-17-6 cover?
Section 39-17-6 ("Franchises") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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