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RI Gen L § 42-133-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-133 - Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Act|Section 42-133-19 - Construction with other statutes.

§ 42-133-19. Construction with other statutes.The issuance of bonds of the corporation under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other statute applicable to the issuance of obligations. No proceedings or notice of approval shall be required for the issuance of any bonds except as provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-133-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-133 - Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Act|Section 42-133-20 - Severability.

§ 42-133-20. Severability.If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this chapter shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, that judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this chapter, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part directly involved in the controversy in which that judgment shall have been rendered.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-134-1 - 42-134-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-134 - State Pharmaceutical Purchasing and Dispensing Coordinating Council|Section 42-134-1 - 42-134-4 - Repealed.

§ 42-134-1 — 42-134-4. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-135-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-135 - State Pharmaceutical Purchasing and Dispensing Coordinating Council|Section 42-135-1 - Creation of council.

§ 42-135-1. Creation of council.There is hereby created and established a state pharmaceutical purchasing and dispensing coordinating council to be referred to in this chapter as "the council." The legislative authority for the council shall cease as of June 30, 2005, unless the council is continued under the provisions of this chapter and/or other act of the general assembly.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 365, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-135-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-135 - State Pharmaceutical Purchasing and Dispensing Coordinating Council|Section 42-135-2 - Membership of council.

§ 42-135-2. Membership of council.(a) The council shall be composed of twelve (12) members as follows:(1) The directors of the following state departments, or their designees:(i) Administration;(ii) Health;(iii) Behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals;(iv) Human services;(v) Elderly affairs;(vi) Corrections;(vii) Children, youth, and families;(2) Two (2) members of the senate, one to be appointed by the president of the senate, and one to be appointed by the senate minority leader;(3) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, one to be appointed by the speaker, and one to be appointed by the house minority leader; and(4) One representative of the University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy, to be appointed by the dean of the school.(b) Members of the council shall hold office for three (3) years. Should any member cease to be an officer or employee of the unit or agency he or she is appointed to represent, his or her membership on the council shall terminate immediately. Any vacancy on the council shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.(c) The members of the council shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson by a majority vote of those present and voting.(d) The council shall meet at least quarterly.(e) The council shall include representatives of the Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Association, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the Healthcare Distribution Management Association, and other essential organizations as it deems necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 365, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-135-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-135 - State Pharmaceutical Purchasing and Dispensing Coordinating Council|Section 42-135-3 - Purpose and duties.

§ 42-135-3. Purpose and duties.The purpose of the council shall be to provide a forum to discuss:(1) Prudent pharmaceutical purchasing mechanisms for state facilities and programs;(2) Efficient pharmaceutical dispensing capabilities in state and community agencies for medications paid for with state funds; and(3) A comprehensive and coordinated review of state pharmaceutical purchasing and facility dispensing procedures.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 365, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-135-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-135 - State Pharmaceutical Purchasing and Dispensing Coordinating Council|Section 42-135-4 - Reports.

§ 42-135-4. Reports.The council shall submit a written report annually to the governor, the house of representatives and the senate.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 365, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-136-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-136 - Outdoor Lighting Control|Section 42-136-1 - Short title.

§ 42-136-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Outdoor Lighting Control Act."History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-136-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-136 - Outdoor Lighting Control|Section 42-136-2 - Findings.

§ 42-136-2. Findings.The general assembly finds that fully shielded lighting units considerably reduce light pollution. The general assembly further finds that the replacement of unshielded lighting units with fully shielded lighting units can result in substantial lowering in the wattage of the lamp needed to maintain an equivalent level of lighting on the ground, thereby realizing a considerable energy savings to the state. Therefore, it is in the public interest to require the use of fully shielded lighting units to the maximum extent possible.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-136-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-136 - Outdoor Lighting Control|Section 42-136-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-136-3. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Direct light" means light emitting generally in a downward direction by a lamp, off a reflector or through a refractor of a lighting unit.(2) "Fully shielded lighting unit" means a lighting unit that is constructed in such a manner that all light emitted, either directly from the lamp or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the lighting unit, is projected below the horizontal.(3) "Glare" means direct light emitted by a lighting unit that causes reduced visibility of objects or momentary blindness.(4) "Lamp" means the component of a lighting unit that produces light.(5) "Light pollution" means a general sky glow caused by the scattering of artificial light in the atmosphere.(6) "Lighting unit" means a complete lighting unit, including a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps and to connect the lamps to the power supply.(7) "Lumen" means a specific standard unit of measurement of luminous flux.(8) "Outdoor light fixtures" means outdoor artificial illuminating devices, installed or portable, used for flood-lighting, roadway and area lighting, general illumination or advertisement.(9) "Partially shielded lighting unit" means a lighting unit that is constructed in such a manner that more than zero (0) but less than ten percent (10%) of the light emitted, either directly from the lamp or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the lighting unit, is projected above the horizontal.(10) "Permanent outdoor lighting unit" means any fixed lighting unit or system of lighting units that is outdoors and that is intended to be used for seven (7) days or longer.(11) "Roadway lighting" means permanent outdoor lighting units that are specifically intended to illuminate roadways for automotive vehicles.(12) "Unshielded lighting unit" means a lighting unit that is constructed in such a manner that more than ten percent (10%) of the light emitted, either directly from the lamp or indirectly by reflection or refraction from any part of the lighting unit, is projected above the horizontal.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-136-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-136 - Outdoor Lighting Control|Section 42-136-4 - Outdoor lighting control.

§ 42-136-4. Outdoor lighting control.(a) Permanent outdoor lighting unit installation. The installation of any new or replacement permanent outdoor lighting unit by or for a state agency shall meet the following conditions:(1) The new or replacement luminare permits are no more than two percent (2%) of the total lumen in the zone of ninety (90) to one hundred eighty (180) degrees vertical angle if the rated output of the lumen is greater than thirty-two hundred (3,200) lumens.(2) The minimum allowance specified by an applicable recommendation or regulation shall be used. The average minimum allowance adequate for the intended purpose shall be used if no lighting recommendation or regulation is applicable, giving full consideration to energy conservation and glare.(3) Reflectorized roadway markers, lines, warning signs, informational signs or other passive means shall be utilized for roadway lighting except at intersections of two (2) or more streets or highways unless it is determined that the purpose of the lighting installation or replacement cannot be achieved by these means.(4) Adequate consideration shall be given to conserving energy and minimizing glare and light pollution.(b) Exceptions. The following instances shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (a):(1) Where federal laws, rules or regulations preempt state regulations.(2) Where fire, police, rescue or repair personnel need light for temporary emergencies or road repair work.(3) Where there are special requirements, such as sports facilities, historic decorative considerations or flag lighting. All such lighting shall be selected and installed to shield the lamp or lamps from direct view to the greatest extent possible and to minimize upward lighting and light pollution.(4) Where there is substantial nighttime pedestrian traffic in an urban area and an engineer experienced in outdoor lighting has deemed it necessary to permit the installation of partially shielded lighting units.(5) Where it has been determined that a reasonable safety and security interest exists that cannot be addressed by another method without increasing the cost or reducing the effectiveness of the lighting.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-136-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-136 - Outdoor Lighting Control|Section 42-136-5 - Implementation of chapter.

§ 42-136-5. Implementation of chapter.The department of transportation shall promulgate rules and regulations, which are deemed necessary and proper for the expedient implementation of the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-136-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-136 - Outdoor Lighting Control|Section 42-136-6 - Severability.

§ 42-136-6. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provisions of this chapter or their application to any person or circumstance are held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without regard to the invalid provisions or application.History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 420, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-1 - Short title.

§ 42-137-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act."History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-2 - Commission created - Composition.

§ 42-137-2. Commission created — Composition.(a) There is hereby created the Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations, hereinafter called the "select commission."(b) The select commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members:(1) The attorney general, or designee;(2) The superintendent of the state police, or designee;(3) The chief of police of the Providence police department, or designee;(4) The president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association, or designee;(5) The president of the Statewide Fraternal Order of Police, or designee;(6) The president of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, or designee;(7) The president of the Rhode Island Minority Police Association, or designee, and the President of the Rhode Island Hispanic Officers Association, or designee;(8) The president of the NAACP, New England Area Conference, or designee;(9) The president of the Urban League of Rhode Island, or designee;(10) Three (3) members appointed by the governor from civic, interfaith, and/or community service organizations;(11) One member appointed by the governor from a list of names submitted by the president of the senate;(12) One member appointed by the governor from a list of names submitted by the speaker of the house of representatives.(c) The attorney general, superintendent of state police, and chief of police of the Providence police department are ex officio members with full voting rights and privileges, and each may send, in his or her place, a designated representative to a meeting and/or meetings. If the designation is made in writing, the representative shall have full voting privileges.(d) The members of the select commission shall serve two (2) year terms and shall be eligible for reappointment. In the event a vacancy arises it must be filled within thirty (30) days for the remainder of the term in the manner of the original appointment or designation.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-3 - Chairperson and vice-chairperson - Meetings - Quorum.

§ 42-137-3. Chairperson and vice-chairperson — Meetings — Quorum.The governor shall, at the time of the initial appointments to the select commission, designate one member to act as chairperson and another to act as vice-chairperson of the select commission for one year. Thereafter, the select commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The vice-chairperson shall act as chairperson in the absence of the chairperson or in the event of a vacancy in that position. The select commission shall meet at least four (4) times in each year and shall hold meetings when called by the chairperson or, in his or her absence, by the vice-chairperson. Eight (8) members of the select commission shall constitute a quorum.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-4 - Compensation and expenses of members.

§ 42-137-4. Compensation and expenses of members.Members of the select commission shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. No member shall lose any pay or benefits by reason of his or her attendance at meetings of the select commission.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-5 - Duties.

§ 42-137-5. Duties.The select commission shall:(1) Analyze and recommend changes that will improve police-community relations in Rhode Island.(2) Study and recommend changes needed to statutes, ordinances, institutional policies, procedures and practices deemed necessary to:(i) Improve law enforcement work and accountability;(ii) Reduce racism;(iii) Enhance the administration of justice; and(iv) Affect reconciliation between diverse segments of the statewide community.(3) Study, recommend, promote and implement methods to achieve greater citizen participation in law enforcement policy development, review of law enforcement practices, and advocacy for the needs of law enforcement agencies, officers, and the public at large in the prevention of crime, administration of justice and public safety.(4) Study, recommend, promote and assist in the incorporation of evolving homeland security needs with effective models of neighborhood-oriented community policing, crime prevention and public safety.(5) Promote greater understanding of the need to incorporate cultural diversity in everyday as well as extraordinary activities involving law enforcement, public safety and the administration of justice.(6) Analyze, review, recommend, assist in and monitor changes to police policies, procedures and practices related to:(i) Recruitment, hiring, promotion and training of police officers;(ii) The level and quality of diversity training, sensitivity awareness and cultural competency;(iii) The level and quality of efforts related to building and improving overall community relations;(iv) The use of firearms by on-duty and off-duty police officers;(v) The use of force, the use of excessive force or the excessive use of force;(vi) The use of racial profiling and other forms of bias based policing; and(vii) Legislation reforming police policies, practices, or procedures involving community relations.(7) To assist the select commission in its duties pursuant to subsection (6), all police departments shall submit to the select commission on an annual basis beginning on January 15, 2004, and for six (6) years thereafter, a report indicating what action, if any, has been taken to address any racial disparities in traffic stops and/or searches documented in the study authorized by §§ 31-21.1-4 and 31-21.2-6, and to otherwise implement any recommendations of that study. The reports shall be public records.(8) Collect and publish data regarding complaints of police misconduct pursuant to § 31-21.2-8.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 331, § 3; P.L. 2004, ch. 356, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 58.
RI Gen L § 42-137-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-6 - Authority of select commission.

§ 42-137-6. Authority of select commission.The select commission shall have the authority to conduct surveys, studies and analyses consistent with its mission and its budget, approved by the Rhode Island general assembly. Consistent with its budget appropriations, mission, goals and purpose, the select commission may engage the services of an executive director and such other managerial, administrative and clerical employees as are necessary for the effective performance of its functions. The select commission is authorized and empowered to hold hearings, subject to chapter 46 of this title entitled "Open Meetings," and may request and shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of this state, or any of its political subdivisions, any assistance, records and data that will enable it to carry out its powers and duties. The select commission may utilize any advisors it deems necessary, and may create and appoint such subcommittees, task forces, or advisory committees it deems necessary to carry out its mission. The chairperson of the select commission shall appoint members to chair subcommittees, task forces, or advisory committees; and may appoint persons who are not members of the select commission to serve on subcommittees, task forces, or advisory committees.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-7 - Grants, appropriations, and gifts.

§ 42-137-7. Grants, appropriations, and gifts.The select commission shall be empowered to apply for any grants, appropriations, or gifts from any federal, state, or local agency, private foundation, or individual. Any grants, appropriations or gifts shall be deposited in the general fund and subject to the appropriation process.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-137-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-137 - The Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations Act|Section 42-137-8 - Report.

§ 42-137-8. Report.The select commission may make any interim reports it deems necessary to address problems in police policies, practices, procedures or community relations. The select commission shall also prepare and submit a report of its activities to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the president of the senate on or before January 15 of each calendar year. The annual report shall include, but not be limited to, recommendations for revisions, amendments, additions, or the consolidation of laws relating to police policies, practices, procedures or police-community relations. The annual report, and other relevant material shall be the basis for determining whether to continue the select commission, modify the select commission, or abolish the select commission.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-138-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-138 - The Rhode Island Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission|Section 42-138-1 - Legislative findings.

§ 42-138-1. Legislative findings.It is found and declared by the general assembly as follows:(1) That Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, was one of this nation's most outstanding leaders;(2) That Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, to Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and rose from humble circumstances to steer this nation through the Civil War, one of the greatest crises of its history;(3) That President Lincoln was instrumental in ending slavery in these United States;(4) That in 2009, this nation will celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth;(5) That the United States Congress has passed legislation to create the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to study and recommend suitable federal activities to honor Abraham Lincoln during his bicentennial year; and(6) That it is appropriate for the State of Rhode Island to honor and create activities relating to Abraham Lincoln's visit to Providence and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in 1860, to plan and carry out its own bicentennial tributes to Abraham Lincoln, and to coordinate those activities with those of the federal government.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 112, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 59.