Rhode Island § 39-34-2 - Vegetation Management for Electric System Reliability
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§ 39-34-2. Vegetation Management for Electric System Reliability
R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-34-2
§ 39-34-2. Definitions.
When used in this chapter:
(1) “Commission” means the Rhode Island public utilities commission.
(2) “Division” means the Rhode Island division of public utilities and carriers.
(3) “Right tree, right place program” means a set of voluntary recommendations and educational materials for property owners to consider when planting and/or maintaining trees and other vegetation to prevent impacts to the electric distribution system; avoid potentially hazardous conditions; and help reduce the frequency of power outages.
(4) “Vegetation management standards and practices” means, but is not limited to, a set of utility pruning specifications, standards, and practices related to the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants located on or near electric distribution system infrastructure, with a purpose to prevent the loss of electric service; strengthen electric distribution system reliability and safety; prevent damage to utility equipment; avoid access impairment; and uphold the intended usage of the facility and/or utility space.
History of Section.
P.L. 2024, ch. 406, § 5, effective June 26, 2024.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-34-2 ("Vegetation Management for Electric System Reliability") 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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