The bill amends Section 39-3-7.1 of the General Laws regarding the use of electrical master-meters in residential complexes. It permits the use of electrical master-meters in apartment houses, mobile home parks, and similar residential complexes, which was previously prohibited for buildings containing more than ten units. The bill stipulates that if a master-meter customer provides electricity to tenants of such a residential complex, they cannot charge the tenants a rate in excess of the rate that would apply if the tenants received electricity directly from a public utility.

Additionally, the bill removes previous restrictions that limited the application of this law to apartment houses constructed after July 1, 1977, and excluded multifamily dwellings constructed for the exclusive use of elderly or disabled individuals. This change ensures that the provisions apply to all residential tenants, regardless of the size of the complex or the age and disability status of its residents. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
899: 39-3-7.1