2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 45 - Towns and cities
CHAPTER 45-39.1 - Municipal Water Supplies
§ 45-39.1-3 - Power of councils.

SECTION 45-39.1-3

   § 45-39.1-3  Power of councils. – In addition to and consistent with any power provided by a law or charter provision, councils shall have the power to:

   (1) Plan, in a manner consistent with the provision of chapter 45-22.2, and provide for water supply or municipal water supply within the city or town or any portion or area thereof;

   (2) Adopt, fix and amend rates as set forth by section 45-39.1-5, unless such rates are subject to the approval of the commission or are governed by another provision of law or charter;

   (3) Control water usage within the city or town in order to provide for the adequacy, availability, and/or safety of water supply; and adopt such measures as may be necessary to make such restriction effective; such restrictions shall not be less than or inconsistent with any standards adopted by the water resources board and shall incorporate the priority given to agriculture pursuant to subdivision 46-15.7-1(b)(5); and

   (4) Approve the submission, by the city or town, of a water supply system management plan to the water resources board pursuant to section 46-15.3-5.1.