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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

     

     Introduced By: Senator Dawn M. Euer

     Date Introduced: February 12, 2024

     Referred To: Senate Housing & Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 46-15 of the General Laws entitled "Water Resources Management"

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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     46-15-24. Public water system's obligations – Jamestown.

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     The commissioners of the water and sewer commission for the town of Jamestown may

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specifically limit its public water system's obligation to supply water only to those applicants who

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reside within its designated and described service area as opposed to the entire land area of the

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town.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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     This act would allow the commissioners of the water and sewer commission for the town

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of Jamestown to limit its public water system's obligation to supply water only within designated

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and described area as opposed to the entire land area of the town.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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