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.
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