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RI Gen L § 42-64.27-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.27 - Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund|Section 42-64.27-6 - Sunset.

§ 42-64.27-6. Sunset.No incentives shall be authorized pursuant to this chapter after December 31, 2022.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 10; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 12, § 9; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 17; P.L. 2020, ch. 80, art. 1, § 29; P.L. 2021, ch. 162, art. 9, § 11, effective July 6, 2021.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-1 - Legislative findings.

§ 42-64.28-1. Legislative findings.(a) While large enterprises have the expert personnel and financial resources to make strategic investments in innovation, few small businesses have the resources to do so. The resulting underinvestment in innovation stunts the growth of Rhode Island's economy, inhibits the potential of small businesses and impedes local universities and other technological resources from providing technological input and other developmental assistance to such small businesses. It is the intention of the general assembly to foster innovation in small businesses and increase demand for technological services by creating an innovation initiative. This initiative will further advance the competitiveness of Rhode Island's companies in the national and global economies and result in the creation and/or retention of jobs and tax revenues for the state.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-2 - Definitions.

§ 42-64.28-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Commerce corporation" means the Rhode Island commerce corporation established pursuant to § 42-64-1 et seq.(2) "Manufacturer" shall mean any entity that:(i) Uses any premises within the state primarily for the purpose of transforming raw materials into a finished product for trade through any or all of the following operations: adapting, altering, finishing, making, processing, refining, metalworking, and ornamenting, but shall not include fabricating processes incidental to warehousing or distribution of raw materials, such as alteration of stock for the convenience of a customer; or(ii) Is described in codes 31-33 of the North American Industry Classification system, as revised from time to time.(3) "Match" shall mean a funding match, or in kind services provided by a third party.(4) "Small business" means a business that is resident in Rhode Island, has its business facility located within the state, and employs five hundred (500) or fewer persons.(5) "Small business manufacturer" shall mean a business that meets the definitions of terms small business and manufacturer as defined herein.(6) "Targeted industry" means any advanced, promising or otherwise prioritized industry identified in the economic development vision and policy promulgated pursuant to § 42-64.17-1 or, until such time as any such economic development vision and policy is promulgated, as identified by the commerce corporation.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 2, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-3 - Programs established.

§ 42-64.28-3. Programs established.(a) The Rhode Island commerce corporation shall establish a voucher program and an innovation network program as provided under this chapter. The programs are subject to available appropriations and such other funding as may be dedicated to the programs.(b) There is established an account in the name of the "innovation initiative fund" (the "fund") under the control of the commerce corporation to fund the programs.(1) The fund shall consist of:(i) Money appropriated in the state budget to the fund;(ii) Money made available to the fund through federal grants, programs, or private contributions;(iii) Application or other fees paid to the fund to process applications for awards under this chapter; and(iv) Any other money made available to the fund.(c) Voucher program. The commerce corporation is authorized to develop and implement an innovation voucher program to provide financing to small businesses to purchase research and development support or other forms of technical assistance and services from Rhode Island institutions of higher education and other providers and to fund research and development by and for small business manufacturers.(d) Innovation network program. The commerce corporation is authorized to provide innovation grants to organizations, including nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, universities, and co-working space operators that offer technical assistance, space on flexible terms, and access to capital to businesses in advanced or targeted industries. The commerce corporation shall only issue grants under this subsection when those grants are matched by private-sector or nonprofit partners. The commerce corporation shall establish guidelines for appropriate matching criteria under this section, including necessary matching ratios.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 2, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-4 - Eligible uses.

§ 42-64.28-4. Eligible uses.(a) Vouchers available under this chapter shall be used for the benefit of small businesses to access technical assistance and other services including, but not limited to: research, technological development, product development, commercialization, market development, technology exploration, and improved business practices that implement strategies to grow business and create operational efficiencies.(b) Vouchers available under this chapter shall be used to provide funding to finance internal research and development by and for small business manufacturers, including, but not limited to: research, technological development, product development, commercialization, market development, technology exploration, and improved business practices that implement strategies to grow business and create operational efficiencies. Subject to appropriation, the commerce corporation shall reserve an amount not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the voucher program's annual appropriation to be made available in fiscal year 2018 for vouchers awarded to small business manufacturers under this subsection.(c) Matching fund awards shall be used for the benefit of small businesses in industries designated from time to time by the corporation, including without limitation: life science and healthcare, food and agriculture, clean technology and energy efficiency, and cyber security to pay for and access technological assistance, to procure space on flexible terms, and to access capital from organizations, including nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, universities, and co-working space businesses.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 2, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-5 - Qualification.

§ 42-64.28-5. Qualification.(a) To qualify for a voucher or for a matching fund award under this chapter, a business must make application to the commerce corporation, and upon selection, shall enter into an agreement with the commerce corporation. The commerce corporation shall have no obligation to issue any voucher, make any award, or grant any benefits under this chapter.(b) In a given tax year, a business shall not receive a voucher or matching-fund award provided for under this chapter in conjunction with the tax credit provided for in § 44-32-3.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 2, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-6 - Voucher amounts and matching fund awards.

§ 42-64.28-6. Voucher amounts and matching fund awards.(a) Voucher award amounts to a selected applicant shall be determined by the corporation, to be in the minimum amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) and the maximum amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), subject to appropriations or other available moneys in the fund.(b) Matching fund awards shall be awarded to organizations in an amount approved by the corporation, subject to appropriations or other available moneys in the fund.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-7 - Rules and regulations.

§ 42-64.28-7. Rules and regulations.The commerce corporation is hereby authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter, including the criteria by which voucher and matching fund applications will be judged, awards will be approved, and vendors of services will be approved.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-8 - Program integrity.

§ 42-64.28-8. Program integrity.Program integrity being of paramount importance, the commerce corporation shall establish procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the program established herein, including procedures to safeguard the expenditure of public funds and to ensure that the funds further the objectives of the program.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-9 - Reporting requirements.

§ 42-64.28-9. Reporting requirements.The commerce corporation shall submit a report annually, no later than sixty (60) days after the end of the fiscal year to the speaker of the house and the president of the senate detailing: (1) the total amount of innovation vouchers and matching funds awarded; (2) the number of innovation vouchers and matching fund awards approved, (3) the amount of each voucher or matching fund award and a description of services purchased; and (4) such other information as the commerce corporation deems necessary.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-64.28-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.28 - Innovation Initiative|Section 42-64.28-10 - Sunset.

§ 42-64.28-10. Sunset.No vouchers, grants, or incentives shall be authorized pursuant to this chapter after December 31, 2022.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 11; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 12, § 10; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 18; P.L. 2020, ch. 80, art. 1, § 30; P.L. 2021, ch. 162, art. 9, § 12, effective July 6, 2021.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-1 - Statement of intent.

§ 42-64.29-1. Statement of intent.Robust industry clusters — geographic concentrations of interconnected firms and related institutions in a field — drive competitiveness and innovation by fostering dynamic interactions among businesses such as labor force pooling, supplier specialization, collaborative problem solving, technology exchange and knowledge sharing. It is the intention of the general assembly to foster such industry clusters by creating a grant program to stimulate cluster initiatives and enhance industry competitiveness.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-2 - Fund established.

§ 42-64.29-2. Fund established.The industry cluster grant fund (the "fund") is hereby created within the Rhode Island commerce corporation. The commerce corporation is authorized, within available appropriations, to award grants to organizations on a competitive basis as more particularly set forth in this chapter. Applications and awards of grants shall be on a rolling basis, and the commerce corporation shall only issue grants up to the amount contained in the fund. There is established an account in the name of the fund under the control of the commerce corporation, and the commerce corporation shall pay into such account any eligible funds available to the commerce corporation from any source, including funds appropriated by the state and any grants made available by the United States Government or any agency of the United States Government.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-3 - Startup and technical assistance grants.

§ 42-64.29-3. Startup and technical assistance grants.Startup and technical assistance grants of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) to two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be made available to support activities within the industry cluster that enable collaboration among businesses and other institutions in order to advance innovation and increase sector profitability. Eligible organizations may be regional or statewide in scope and may include, but not solely be composed of, relevant companies or institutions outside of Rhode Island. The commerce corporation shall establish, by regulation, both (a) the criteria for issuing grants under this section; and (b) a process for receiving and reviewing applications for grants under this section.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-4 - Competitive program grants.

§ 42-64.29-4. Competitive program grants.(a) Competitive program grants of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) shall be made available to support activities to overcome identified cluster gaps and documented constraints on cluster growth or to improve clusters' effectiveness. The commerce corporation shall establish, by regulation, both (1) the criteria for issuing competitive program grants under this section; and (2) a process for receiving and reviewing applications for grants under this section. The criteria that the commerce corporation establishes to evaluate applications for grants under this section shall include objective evidence of the entity's organizational capacity, degree of internal acceptance of the proposed program, economic rationale for the proposed activity to be funded and the entity's ability to raise future funds to sustain the activity when the grant has been expended.(b) The commerce corporation shall have no obligation to make any award or grant any benefits under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-5 - Rules and regulations.

§ 42-64.29-5. Rules and regulations.The commerce corporation is hereby authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter, including the criteria by which grant applications will be judged and awarded.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-6 - Program integrity.

§ 42-64.29-6. Program integrity.Program integrity being of paramount importance, the commerce corporation shall establish procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the program established herein, including procedures to safeguard the expenditure of public funds and to ensure that the funds further the objectives of the program.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-7 - Annual report.

§ 42-64.29-7. Annual report.(a) The commerce corporation shall submit a report annually detailing: (1) The total amount of grants awarded; (2) The number of grants awarded; (3) The amount of each grant and the private funds matching such grants; (4) The recipients of the grants; (5) The specific activities undertaken by recipients of grants; and (6) Such other information as the commerce corporation deems necessary.(b) The report required under subsection (a) of this section is due no later than sixty (60) days after the end of the fiscal year, and shall be provided to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-64.29-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.29 - Industry Cluster Grants|Section 42-64.29-8 - Sunset.

§ 42-64.29-8. Sunset.No grants or incentives shall be authorized to be reserved pursuant to this chapter after June 30, 2021.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 12; P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 12, § 11; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 19; P.L. 2020, ch. 80, art. 1, § 31.
RI Gen L § 42-64.30-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.30 - Anchor Institution Tax Credit|Section 42-64.30-1 - Short title.

§ 42-64.30-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Anchor Institution Tax Credit Act."History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 13.
RI Gen L § 42-64.30-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.30 - Anchor Institution Tax Credit|Section 42-64.30-2 - Statement of intent.

§ 42-64.30-2. Statement of intent.It is to the advantage of the state of Rhode Island and its people to attract businesses to locate in Rhode Island thereby increasing the vitality of the Rhode Island economy. It is the intention of the general assembly to give existing Rhode Island businesses an incentive to encourage businesses in their supply chain, service providers or customers to relocate to Rhode Island by giving existing Rhode Island businesses a tax credit when they are able to bring about a business relocation to this state.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 13.
RI Gen L § 42-64.30-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.30 - Anchor Institution Tax Credit|Section 42-64.30-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-64.30-3. Definitions.As used in this act:(1) "Commerce corporation" means the Rhode Island commerce corporation established pursuant to general laws § 42-64-1 et seq.(2) "Eligibility period" means the period in which a Rhode Island business may claim a tax credit under this act, beginning with the tax period in which the commerce corporation accepts certification by the Rhode Island business that it has played a substantial role in the decision of a qualified business to relocate to Rhode Island and extending thereafter for a term of five (5) years.(3) "Hope community" means a municipality for which the five (5) year average percentage of families with income below the federal poverty level exceeds the state five (5) year average percentage, both most recently reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.(4) "Qualified business" means an entity that supplies goods or services to a Rhode Island business or is a material service provider or a material customer of a Rhode Island business, or is an affiliate of such supplier, service provider or customer.(5) "Qualifying relocation" means a qualified business with the minimum number of employees as set forth in § 42-64.30-5(a)(1) and (2), which moves an existing facility to the state of Rhode Island or constructs a new facility to supply goods or services to a Rhode Island business.(6) "Rhode Island business" means a business enterprise physically located in, and authorized to do business in, the state of Rhode Island.(7) "Taking possession" means executing a lease, acquiring title or otherwise committing to occupy as defined by the commerce corporation.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 13.
RI Gen L § 42-64.30-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.30 - Anchor Institution Tax Credit|Section 42-64.30-4 - Establishment of anchor institution tax credit.

§ 42-64.30-4. Establishment of anchor institution tax credit.The tax credit program is hereby established as a program under the jurisdiction of the commerce corporation and shall be administered by the commerce corporation. The purposes of the program are to encourage economic development and job creation in connection with the relocation of qualified businesses to the state of Rhode Island by providing an incentive to existing Rhode Island businesses to encourage a qualified business to relocate to Rhode Island. To implement these purposes, the program may provide tax credits to eligible businesses for a period of five (5) years.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 13.
RI Gen L § 42-64.30-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-64.30 - Anchor Institution Tax Credit|Section 42-64.30-6 - Administration.

§ 42-64.30-6. Administration.(a) To be eligible to receive a tax credit authorized by this chapter, an existing Rhode Island business shall apply to the commerce corporation for approval prior to the qualified business commencing a relocation search within the state for a certification that the existing Rhode Island business qualifies for tax credits under this chapter. Such approval shall require:(1) That the qualified business has submitted a completed application as developed by the commerce corporation;(2) That the chief executive officer of the commerce corporation provide written confirmation to the commerce corporation board that (i) the commerce corporation has reviewed the application and any determination regarding the potential impact on the qualified business's ability to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, including good-paying jobs, attract new business and industry to the state, and stimulate growth in real estate developments and/or businesses that are prepared to make meaningful investment and foster job creation in the state; and (ii) of the recommendation of the commerce corporation as to the total credits to be awarded to the applicant; and(3) That the secretary of commerce provide written confirmation to the commerce corporation board that the recommendation of the commerce corporation is consistent with the purposes of this chapter.(b) The commerce corporation and the division of taxation shall be entitled to rely on the facts represented in the application and upon the certification of a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Rhode Island with respect to the requirements of this chapter.(c) The tax credits provided for under this chapter shall be granted at the discretion of the commerce corporation.(d) If information comes to the attention of the commerce corporation at any time up to and including the last day of the eligibility period that is materially inconsistent with representations made in an application, the commerce corporation may deny the requested certification, or revoke a certification previously given, with any processing fees paid to be forfeited.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 19, § 13.