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RI Gen L § 42-56.3-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-3 - Restraint of prisoners and detainees.

§ 42-56.3-3. Restraint of prisoners and detainees.(a) Whenever the department of corrections has actual or constructive knowledge that a prisoner or detainee is in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, any restraints used on the pregnant prisoner or detainee shall be only those deemed medically appropriate.(b) No handcuffs, shackles or other restraints shall be used on a prisoner or detainee known to be pregnant during transport to a medical facility, labor, delivery, or postpartum recovery, unless there are compelling grounds to believe that the prisoner or detainee presents:(1) An immediate and serious threat of physical harm to herself, staff or others; or(2) A substantial flight risk and cannot be reasonably contained by other means.(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b):(1) If the doctor, nurse or other health professional treating the prisoner or detainee requests, based on his or her professional medical judgment, that restraints not be used, any correctional officer accompanying the prisoner or detainee shall immediately remove all restraints; provided further, however, that in the absence of exigent circumstances, as determined by the health professional, the medical director of the department of corrections shall first be consulted;(2) Under no circumstances shall leg or waist restraints be used on any prisoner or detainee who is in labor or delivery, nor shall waist restraints be used under any circumstances during postpartum recovery; and(3) Upon confirmation by the medical director of the department of corrections that a prisoner or detainee in postpartum recovery may be subject to restraint pursuant to subsection (b), the treating health professional shall, in consultation with the medical director, determine whether leg or hand restraints shall be used.(d) If restraints are used on a prisoner or detainee pursuant to subsection (a) or (b), the type of restraint applied and the application of the restraint shall be done in the least restrictive manner necessary; and(e) If restraints are used on a prisoner or detainee pursuant to subsection (b), the correctional officer shall submit to the department within five (5) days written findings articulating the grounds that dictated the use of the restraints. These findings shall be kept on file and be made available for public inspection, except that no individually identifying information of any prisoner or detainee shall be made public without the prisoner or detainee's written consent.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-4 - Enforcement.

§ 42-56.3-4. Enforcement.In addition to any other rights and remedies afforded by law, any person who has been restrained in violation of this chapter may file a civil action for damages and any appropriate and equitable relief in Superior Court. The court may also award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and costs.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-5 - Regulations and notice to prisoners and detainees.

§ 42-56.3-5. Regulations and notice to prisoners and detainees.(a) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 35 of title 42 to implement this chapter.(b) All prisoners and detainees potentially affected by this chapter shall be advised of the requirements of this chapter and the rules promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) upon admission to the correctional institution and when known to be pregnant.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-6 - Training school for youth.

§ 42-56.3-6. Training school for youth.The provisions of this chapter shall also apply to the training school for youth.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-7 - Postpartum recovery defined.

§ 42-56.3-7. Postpartum recovery defined.For purposes of this chapter, "postpartum recovery" means, as determined by her physician, the period immediately following delivery, including the entire period a woman is in the hospital or infirmary after birth.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 108, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-56.3-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-56.3 - The Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act|Section 42-56.3-8 - Reports.

§ 42-56.3-8. Reports.The department shall report to the general assembly in January of each year the number of pregnant women incarcerated at the adult correctional institutions during the previous year, and the number who were subject to the use of restraints as specified in § 42-56.3-3(e). These findings shall be made available for public inspection, except that no individually identifying information of any prisoner or detainee shall be made public without the prisoner or detainee's written consent.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 130, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 192, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-57-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-57 - Fort Adams Foundation|Section 42-57-1 - Foundation created.

§ 42-57-1. Foundation created.The Fort Adams foundation ("the foundation") is created a body, corporate and politic, to promote interest in and to plan, develop, coordinate, encourage, facilitate, set standards, and programs and projects relating to the restoration, renovation, reconstruction, and use of the historical Fort Adams structure.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-57-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-57 - Fort Adams Foundation|Section 42-57-2 - Purpose.

§ 42-57-2. Purpose.In order to achieve the objective and to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the foundation shall, in close cooperation with and through recommendations to the director of the department of environmental management, initiate, coordinate, and support planning, development, and conduct of the programs, projects and use of Fort Adams, provide for all activities in a manner which will be consistent with the purposes of this chapter, and carry out all responsibilities provided by this chapter concerning the restoration and use of the Fort Adams structure.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-57-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-57 - Fort Adams Foundation|Section 42-57-3 - Organization of foundation.

§ 42-57-3. Organization of foundation.(a) The foundation shall consist of the director of the department of environmental management, or his or her designee, and four (4) public members, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. In making appointments under this section, the governor shall solicit and give due consideration to the recommendations of the following persons, communities and organizations:(1) Rhode Island historical preservation commission;(2) City of Newport;(3) Fort Adams Trust board of directors; and(4) Chief of the department of environmental management division of parks and recreation.(5) [Deleted by P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1 and P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1].(6) [Deleted by P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1 and P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1].(7) [Deleted by P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1 and P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1].(8) [Deleted by P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1 and P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1].(9) [Deleted by P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1 and P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1].In making appointments under this section, the governor shall also give due consideration to the appointment of persons with expertise and experience in the fields of American history, military history, historic preservation, museums, education, historic architecture and/or engineering.(b) The director of the department of environmental management, or his or her designee shall act as chairperson.(c) The power of the foundation shall vest in and be exercised by or under the authority of its members, three (3) of whom shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.(d) Employees of the foundation shall be selected and appointed by the foundation, and shall be vested with those powers and duties that the foundation may determine.(e) All appointed members of the foundation as of the effective date of this act shall cease to be members of the foundation as of the effective date of this act. The governor shall thereupon nominate four (4) members: one of whom shall serve an initial term of one year; one of whom shall serve an initial term of two (2) years; and two (2) of whom shall serve initial terms of three (3) years. Thereafter, all appointed members shall be appointed to serve three (3) year terms. In the event the senate is not in session on the effective date of this act, the governor may make temporary appointments which shall only be in effect until such time as the senate reconvenes at which time the governor shall appoint four (4) members.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 113, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 143, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-57-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-57 - Fort Adams Foundation|Section 42-57-4 - Powers.

§ 42-57-4. Powers.(a) The foundation is authorized and empowered:(1) To adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;(2) To adopt an official seal and alter the seal at pleasure;(3) To maintain an office at any place or places within the state as it may designate;(4) To sue and be sued in its own name, plead and be impleaded. Service of process in any action shall be made by service upon the chairperson of the foundation;(5) To employ assistants, agents, and other employees that may be necessary or desirable for its purposes; to contract for and engage consultants, and to utilize the service of other governmental agencies;(6) To accept from a federal agency, loans or grants for use in carrying out its purposes, and to enter into agreements with that agency respecting those loans or grants;(7) To acquire, purchase, manage, and operate and hold and dispose of real and personal property, to take assignments of rentals and leases, and make and enter into all contracts, leases, and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties;(8) To receive any gifts, grants, or donations made for any of the purposes of its program, and to disburse and administer them in accordance with the terms thereof; and(9) To do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted in this chapter.(b) These powers do not remove from the department of environmental management any responsibilities for maintaining, operating, and developing the Fort Adams State Park complex as an integral part of the system.(1) The department of environmental management assumes tort liability for the purpose of public access and use of a tour program at the Fort Adams complex, which shall be operated by the foundation with oversight by the department. The department in its oversight capacity shall be engaged in a governmental function, and in any tort action against the state, the damages recovered shall not exceed the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) as identified in § 9-31-2.(2) In addition to any other requirements mandated by the department of environmental management, any contractor hired shall be required to carry liability insurance in an amount to be determined by the director.(3) The director may, through regulation or memorandum of agreement, create and establish an advisory committee for the Fort Adams State Park.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 146, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 196, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-57-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-57 - Fort Adams Foundation|Section 42-57-5 - Reports.

§ 42-57-5. Reports.The annual report of the commission to the general assembly shall include a complete report of the operations and financial status of the foundation.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 171, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-57-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-57 - Fort Adams Foundation|Section 42-57-6 - Severability.

§ 42-57-6. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decisions of the court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 171, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-58-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-58 - American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-58-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-58-1. Commission established.There shall be an American and Canadian French cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens of French Canadian ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate president; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. This commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between French-Canadians and Franco-Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish or promote French language programs in the schools of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 46, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 168, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 172, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-58-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-58 - American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-58-2 - Terms of office.

§ 42-58-2. Terms of office.The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except that of the three (3) members originally appointed by each of the appointing authorities; one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of three (3) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 46, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-58-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-58 - American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-58-3 - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-58-3. Authority to accept grants.In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the commission is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency of the United States and the commission, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform those acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States or any agency of the United States as may be necessary in a manner and degree that shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the state. The proceeds of grants received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and by him or her deposited in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of the grants.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-59-1 - 42-59-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-59 - Commission on Foster Child Placement|Section 42-59-1 - 42-59-6 - Repealed.

§ 42-59-1 — 42-59-6. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-60-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-60 - Energy Crisis Management|Section 42-60-1 - Short title.

§ 42-60-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "State Energy Crisis Management Act".History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-60-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-60 - Energy Crisis Management|Section 42-60-2 - Findings, purposes, and policy.

§ 42-60-2. Findings, purposes, and policy.The legislature finds and declares that energy in its various forms is essential for the preservation of the safety, health, and welfare of the people of this state. The legislature further finds that events of recent years have demonstrated that abnormal market disruptions, as they relate to energy supplies, could be imminent due to both natural and man-made causes. It is therefore declared that the purpose of this chapter and the policy of this state is to grant to the governor powers to manage abnormal market disruptions as they relate to energy in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state and to preserve their lives and property.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 484, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-60-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-60 - Energy Crisis Management|Section 42-60-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-60-3. Definitions.Terms used in this title shall be construed as follows, unless another meaning is expressed or is clearly apparent from the language or context:(1) "Energy crisis" means a condition of danger to the health, safety, welfare, or economic well being of the citizens of this state due to existing or impending abnormal market disruptions as they relate to energy resources.(2) "Energy resource" means the various fuels derived from crude petroleum, coal, natural gas, wood, electricity, and all other resources yielding energy.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 484, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-60-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-60 - Energy Crisis Management|Section 42-60-4 - Information collection.

§ 42-60-4. Information collection.In order to determine whether or not abnormal market disruptions, as they relate to energy, exist or are impending, there is created the governor's technical assistance committee, which shall convene at the call of the governor, and shall meet at least semi-annually. The committee shall consist of nine (9) members: a representative of the governor's office, appointed by the governor who shall serve as chairperson; the attorney general or his or her designee; the director of the department of business regulations or his or her designee; a representative of the governor's energy office; the executive director of the Rhode Island oil heat institute or his or her designee; the executive director of the Rhode Island petroleum association or his or her designee; a representative of the public utilities commission to be appointed by the director; a representative of the propane retailers organization; and a representative of the American Automobile Association of South Central New England to be appointed by governing bodies of the organization and association. The committee is authorized and empowered to conduct investigations, studies, and surveys and to collect data on energy supplies, prices, demand, and consumption. In conducting investigations, studies, and surveys, the committee, on behalf of the governor, is authorized and empowered to compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, and documents of individuals, firms, associations, and corporations. All officers, boards, commissions, and departments of the state, and the political subdivisions of the state, having information with respect to energy supplies, prices, demand and consumption, shall cooperate with and assist the committee in conducting investigations, studies, and surveys.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 484, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-60-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-60 - Energy Crisis Management|Section 42-60-5 - Declaration of energy crisis.

§ 42-60-5. Declaration of energy crisis.Whenever the governor finds that existing or impending abnormal, energy resource-related market disruptions threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this state, he or she shall by executive order declare the existence of an energy crisis in any or all sections of the state. This declaration shall fully describe the nature of the energy crisis and shall be filed with the secretary of state and the city and town clerks in the affected areas and shall remain in effect in any or all sections of the state until it is rescinded by a subsequent executive order or by concurrent resolution of the general assembly at any time after the energy crisis declaration has been in effect for at least sixty (60) days.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 484, § 1.