Section 815-RICR-00-00-1.8 - Division InvestigationsA. Notice 1. An investigation initiated by the Division sua sponte e.g., a summary investigation pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-4-13, or upon written complaint made against any public utility by any city or town council, the Water Resources Board, any corporation, or by any twenty-five (25) qualified electors pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-4-3, shall be commenced by written notice which, unless the circumstances of the investigation require otherwise, shall be served upon all public utilities, cable companies or person under investigation. The investigative notice shall be docketed in the same manner as other proceedings under these rules.B. Hearing 1. The Division shall give the public utility or cable company and the complainant, if any, ten (10) calendar days notice of any hearing, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-4-5. All public hearings held pursuant to a Division investigation shall be conducted in accordance with these rules.C. Payment of Investigation Expense by Utility1. The public utility or cable company shall pay the expenses incurred by the Division in the investigation and hearing, unless exemption is granted by the Administrator.815 R.I. Code R. 815-RICR-00-00-1.8