§ 46-13-1 Purpose of chapter
§ 46-13-2 Definitions
§ 46-13-2.1 Approval required
§ 46-13-2.2 Denial, suspension, or revocation of approval
§ 46-13-3 Determination of safety of water supply
§ 46-13-4 Approval of new water sources and treatment works required
§ 46-13-5 Disinfection and water analyses
§ 46-13-6 Connections between distribution systems
§ 46-13-7 Tanks connected to unsafe supplies
§ 46-13-8 Avoidance of contamination in tanks
§ 46-13-9 Assurance of safety in public supply
§ 46-13-9.1 Test results – Reports to the director
§ 46-13-10 Correction of unsafe conditions
§ 46-13-11 Reports as to public supplies
§ 46-13-12 Hearing on unsafe conditions – Order to correct deficiencies
§ 46-13-13 Complaints
§ 46-13-14 Delegation of functions
§ 46-13-15 Public nuisances
§ 46-13-16 Penalties and remedies
§ 46-13-17 Civil liability unimpaired
§ 46-13-18 Adoption of regulations
§ 46-13-19 Variances and exemptions
§ 46-13-20 Exclusion
§ 46-13-21 Advisory council
§ 46-13-22 Cross-connection control
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 46-13 - Public Drinking Water Supply

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
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  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9