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RI Gen L § 39-21-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-4 - Advisory commission.

§ 39-21-4. Advisory commission.(a) There shall be an E-911 uniform emergency telephone system advisory commission consisting of fourteen (14) members to be appointed in the following manner: five (5) members shall be the director of the department of health, or his or her designee, the fire marshal, or his or her designee, the colonel of the Rhode Island state police, or his or her designee, the state telecommunications director, or his or her designee, and the administrator of the division of public utilities and carriers, or his or her designee; three (3) members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house: one of whom shall be a member of the house of representatives, and one of whom shall be a representative of the police chiefs' association, and one of whom shall be a representative of the telecommunication services provider that is the primary provider to the E-911 PSAP; three (3) members shall be appointed by the president of the senate: one of whom shall be a member of the senate, one of whom shall be a representative of the fire chiefs' association, and one of whom shall be a representative of the wireless telecommunication industry; and three (3) members shall be appointed by the governor: two (2) of whom shall be representatives of the public, and one of whom shall be a representative of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns.(b) Members of the commission shall serve five-year (5) terms, except for ex officio members.(c) The advisory commission may make such recommendations and give such advice to the executive director of the division as it deems appropriate.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 1998, ch. 150, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 82.
RI Gen L § 39-21-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-5 - Other references to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system - References to "the project" or to "9-1-1 system."

§ 39-21-5. Other references to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system — References to "the project" or to "9-1-1 system."(a) Wherever in the Rhode Island general laws, chapters 21 and 21.1 of title 39, reference is made to the "E-911 uniform emergency telephone system," or to "the E-9-1-1 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Authority," or to "the E-9-1-1 authority," or to "the division" or to "E-9-1-1" or to "Next Generation 9-1-1," or "NG 9-1-1" or "Text-to-9-1-1," as an entity, it shall be deemed to mean the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division within the executive department.(b) Wherever in the Rhode Island general laws, chapters 21 and 21.1 of title 39, reference is made to "the project" or to "911 system," it shall be deemed to mean the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system and its respective functions and operations.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 2002, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 261, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 516, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-6 - Cooperation with federal government.

§ 39-21-6. Cooperation with federal government.(a) The division shall have full and complete authority to cooperate with and assist the federal government in all matters relating to the planning, constructing, equipping, maintenance, and operation of the project in the event that the federal government should make any federal funds or federal assistance available therefor.(b) The division, or any officers or executives designated by it, may act as agent of the federal government in accordance with the requirements of any federal legislation related to federal assistance.(c) The division is hereby authorized to accept the provisions of any federal legislation, and may file written evidence of each acceptance with the federal government. Each acceptance shall be duly signed by the associate director or such other person or persons as the governor or director of public safety may designate.(d) The division may enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the federal or state governments, or any agency thereof, necessary or incident to the project, and all contracts and agreements shall be signed in the name of the division by the associate director or some other person or persons designated by the governor or director of public safety.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 8.
RI Gen L § 39-21-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-7 - Applications for federal and state aid.

§ 39-21-7. Applications for federal and state aid.Whenever it shall be necessary to obtain assistance from the federal or state government in the form of loans, advances, grants, subsidies, and otherwise, directly or indirectly, for the execution of the project, the division may make all necessary applications for such purposes. All applications shall be made in writing in the name of the division and shall be duly signed by the associate director or other person or persons as the governor or director of public safety may designate.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 8.
RI Gen L § 39-21-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-8 - Use of federal and state funds.

§ 39-21-8. Use of federal and state funds.The division may, for the purpose of carrying out the project or any part thereof authorized by this chapter, accept or use any federal or state funds or assistance, or both, provided thereof under any federal or state law. In the event that federal or state funds or assistance are made available for execution of the project, the project shall be carried out and executed in all respect subject to the provisions of the appropriate federal and state laws providing for the construction and operation of such projects, and the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto, and to such terms, conditions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with such federal and state law, rules, and regulations, as the division may establish to ensure the proper execution of the project.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 122.
RI Gen L § 39-21-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-9 - Receipt and deposit of federal funds.

§ 39-21-9. Receipt and deposit of federal funds.All money paid to the division by the federal government for the purpose of executing a project shall be received by the general treasurer and by him or her deposited in the fund, and the division shall forthwith use the money for the payment of debt service on, or the recall or the redemption of, bonds and notes issued by the state in anticipation of federal project payments.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5.
RI Gen L § 39-21-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-10 - Appropriation of revenues.

§ 39-21-10. Appropriation of revenues.With the exception of money received by the division from the sale or licensing of communications and educational materials regarding the use of 911 as a uniform emergency telephone number and system, all money received by the division for the use of the facilities of the project shall be paid over to the general treasurer and by him or her deposited in the fund. All money in the fund is hereby appropriated by the provisions of the chapter to be expended by the division for administration and all expenses relating to the planning, construction, equipping, operation, and maintenance of the project; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or sums as may be necessary from time to time. All money received by the division for the sale or licensing of communications and educational materials as described in this chapter shall be deposited into a separate account or fund by the general treasurer for the sole restricted purpose of financially supporting the creation, distribution, and use of public educational materials regarding the use of 911 as a uniform emergency telephone number and system. For these purposes, the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or sums as may be necessary, from time to time, as determined by the associate director, or his or her designee.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 122; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 8; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 12.
RI Gen L § 39-21-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-11 - Rules and regulations - Review.

§ 39-21-11. Rules and regulations — Review.The division may adopt rules and regulations, or any amendment to existing rules and regulations, according to the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42. The division shall also give notice thereof, prior to the effective date thereof, by sending by registered or certified mail a copy thereof to each person interested therein who shall have registered with the division his or her name and address, with a request to be so notified. Review of the rules may be had as provided in chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5.
RI Gen L § 39-21-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-12 - Cost of E-911 service to provider.

§ 39-21-12. Cost of E-911 service to provider.The telephone common carrier shall recover the necessary capital and operating costs of providing access for E-911 within the common carrier's tariff rates for E-911 service. The common carrier is directed to establish and file with the public utilities commission a tariff with rates recovering the capital and operating costs of providing access to the network.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 45, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 65, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-13 - Division expenses as cost of project.

§ 39-21-13. Division expenses as cost of project.The expenses of the division in the performance of its duties under this chapter shall be construed to be costs of operation and maintenance of the project.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 122.
RI Gen L § 39-21-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-14 - Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.

§ 39-21-14. Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.In the performance of its duties under this chapter, the division shall be entitled to ask for and to receive from any public or private agency and any other commission, board, officer, agency, or municipal subdivision of the state such information, cooperation, assistance, and advice as shall be reasonable and proper in view of the nature of its functions.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 122; P.L. 2002, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 261, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-15 - Liberal construction.

§ 39-21-15. Liberal construction.The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally in order to accomplish the purposes hereof, and where any specific power is given to the division by the provisions hereof, the statement shall not be deemed to exclude or impair any power otherwise in this chapter conferred upon the division.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5.
RI Gen L § 39-21-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-16 - State agencies - Toll-free telephone line.

§ 39-21-16. State agencies — Toll-free telephone line.The state shall provide, for the use of the general public, a toll-free watts telephone line and number for each public agency that utilizes the 277 exchange.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 36, § 5.
RI Gen L § 39-21-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21 - E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System Division|Section 39-21-17 - Next generation 911.

§ 39-21-17. Next generation 911.The E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division shall take all steps necessary to implement "Next Generation-9-1-1," "NG 9-1-1," or "Text-to-9-1-1" technologies as soon as practicable, and report back to the general assembly no later than March 30, 2017, a timeline that anticipates the date of completion.History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 516, § 2.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-2 - Short title.

§ 39-21.1-2. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "911 Emergency Telephone Number Act."History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-6 - Other agencies - E-911 authority.

§ 39-21.1-6. Other agencies — E-911 authority.The 911 authority, or any other agency that may replace it, shall plan, implement, and operate the 911 system, as provided by this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 236, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-7 - Methods of handling emergency telephone calls.

§ 39-21.1-7. Methods of handling emergency telephone calls.The 911 system designs should include provisions for expansion to include capabilities not required in initial implementation. The public safety answering point may handle nonemergency calls by referring the caller to another number.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-8 - Emergency services included in system.

§ 39-21.1-8. Emergency services included in system.(a) The 911 system shall be capable of transmitting requests for law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical and ambulance services to a public safety agency or agencies that provide the requested service at the place where the call originates. In response to requests for emergency medical or ambulance services, the 911 system dispatchers shall also provide for the communication of instructions to callers during the period before the arrival of emergency responders. By September 1, 2022, the 911 system shall include telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("T-CPR"), provided by certified emergency medical dispatchers (EMD) who have satisfactorily completed a training course that meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD); National Standard Curriculum, as from time to time amended, and any other requirements pursuant to § 23-4.1-3(c). The 911 system may also provide for transmittal of requests for other emergency services, such as poison control, suicide prevention, and civil defense. Conferencing capability with counseling, aid to persons with disabilities, and other services as deemed necessary for emergency response determination may be provided by the 911 system.(b) Any unit of any agency or municipality in this state that provides law enforcement, firefighting, medical, or ambulance services to an area shall be part of the 911 system. The 911 public safety answering point may transmit emergency response requests to private safety agencies.(c) Automatic intrusion alarms and other automatic alerting devices shall not be installed so as to cause the number 911 to be dialed in order to directly access emergency services.(d) A comprehensive call review and quality improvement program including, but not limited to, all cardiac arrest and critical calls as well as a random sampling of all calls from the emergency telephone system shall be established.(e) All 911 system dispatchers shall be certified in EMD and trained in telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("T-CPR") to coach a person calling in about a cardiac arrest incident until the rescue or other emergency service unit arrives. EMD continuing education shall be provided for 911 system dispatchers.(f) No 911 system operator who renders emergency assistance to a person in need thereof shall be liable for civil damages that result from acts or omissions by the person rendering the emergency care, which may constitute ordinary negligence. This immunity does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton conduct.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 236, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 90; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 90; P.L. 2021, ch. 82, § 1, effective June 23, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 83, § 1, effective June 23, 2021.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-9 - Pay telephones, dialing without a coin.

§ 39-21.1-9. Pay telephones, dialing without a coin.Every pay station telephone of a telephone common carrier served from a central office having a dial-tone-first capability shall permit a caller to dial 911, or to reach an operator by dialing "0," without first inserting a coin or paying any other charge. No telephone common carrier shall eliminate the dial-tone-first capability from any central office having this capability on June 13, 1986.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-10 - Development of a statewide plan and technical standards.

§ 39-21.1-10. Development of a statewide plan and technical standards.(a) On or before July 1, 1987, the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division shall publish an overall plan that it has developed for implementing 911 service in Rhode Island in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The plan shall include technical and operational standards for 911 systems. Public agencies shall comply with these standards.(b) The E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division, or any other agency that may replace it, may promulgate rules and regulations related to telecommunication service providers as are just and reasonable and in the public interest to implement the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 236, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 150, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-11 - System coordination.

§ 39-21.1-11. System coordination.Each local public agency shall designate a coordinator who shall serve as the point of contact in working with the 911 authority or any other agency that may replace it.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-12 - Enforcement of compliance by judicial proceedings.

§ 39-21.1-12. Enforcement of compliance by judicial proceedings.The attorney general shall, at the request of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division, or any other agency that may replace it, or on its own initiative, commence judicial proceedings in the superior court against any public agency, municipality, or telecommunication services provider providing communication services to enforce the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 150, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-13 - Provision of emergency services across jurisdictional boundaries - Joint power or other agreements.

§ 39-21.1-13. Provision of emergency services across jurisdictional boundaries — Joint power or other agreements.(a) A public safety agency that receives a request for emergency service outside its jurisdictional or operational boundaries shall promptly forward the request, utilizing the transfer or relay method, to the public safety answering point or public safety agency responsible for that geographical area.(b) Once a public safety answering point or public safety agency dispatches an emergency unit, the unit shall render its services to the requesting party without regard to the unit's normal jurisdictional boundaries, until it is properly relieved by the public safety agency responsible for that geographical area.(c) Public agencies within a single system, and public agencies in different systems but which share common boundary lines, are authorized to enter into joint power agreements or other written cooperative agreements to implement these requirements. These agreements may further provide for a public safety agency to render aid outside its normal jurisdictional boundaries on a regular basis.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-15 - Severability.

§ 39-21.1-15. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 39-21.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers|Chapter 39-21.1 - 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act|Section 39-21.1-16 - Providing false information.

§ 39-21.1-16. Providing false information.No person shall call or otherwise cause the number nine-one-one (911) to be called for the purpose of knowingly making a false alarm or complaint or reporting false information that could result in the dispatch of emergency services from any public agency as defined in § 39-21.1-3(7). Any person violating the provisions of this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 90, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 13.