# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-2: Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-2
- **Heading:** Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-21 / Section 39-21-2

## Text

There is hereby established within the department of public safety the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division with all powers and authority necessary for acquiring, planning, designing, constructing, extending, improving, operating, maintaining, and updating the uniform emergency telephone system in this state to conform with national standards and support national internetworking of 9-1-1 services.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-1 § 39-21-1. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-2 § 39-21-2. Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-3 § 39-21-3. Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-4 § 39-21-4. Advisory commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-5 § 39-21-5. Other references to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system €” References to €œthe project€ or to €œ9-1-1 system.€](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-6 § 39-21-6. Cooperation with federal government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-7 § 39-21-7. Applications for federal and state aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-8 § 39-21-8. Use of federal and state funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-9 § 39-21-9. Receipt and deposit of federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-10 § 39-21-10. Appropriation of revenues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-11 § 39-21-11. Rules and regulations €” Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-12 § 39-21-12. Cost of E-911 service to provider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-13 § 39-21-13. Division expenses as cost of project.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-14 § 39-21-14. Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-14.md)

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