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RI Gen L § 45-37.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-1 - Declaration of policy.

§ 45-37.1-1. Declaration of policy.It is declared that there is a need for the further development of industrial and recreational facilities within the state, a need to induce, encourage, and facilitate industrial development by the expansion of railroad transportation facilities and otherwise, and there is a need for the abatement or control of pollution of the environment of the state, which is necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of the state, to protect the natural resources of the state, and to encourage the economic development of the state, to promote the expansion and diversification of recreational facilities, and a need to confer additional powers on the Rhode Island industrial facilities corporation that will assure the successful completion of industrial and recreational undertakings, initiated by that corporation, so as to serve the public interests of all the citizens of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1971, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 1973, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 419, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-2 - Title of chapter.

§ 45-37.1-2. Title of chapter.This chapter may be referred to and cited as the "Rhode Island Industrial Facilities Corporation Act".History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-8 - Trust funds.

§ 45-37.1-8. Trust funds.All moneys received pursuant to the authority of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or notes or as revenues, receipts, or income, are deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in the proceedings under which the bonds or notes are authorized. Any officer with whom, or any bank or trust company with which, the moneys are deposited as trustee thereof, shall hold and apply the moneys for the purposes thereof, subject to provisions as this chapter and the proceedings authorizing the bonds or notes of any issue or the trust agreement securing those bonds or notes may provide.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 5.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-10 - Bonds and notes eligible for investment.

§ 45-37.1-10. Bonds and notes eligible for investment.Bonds and notes issued by the corporation under the provisions of this chapter are securities in which all public officers and public bodies of the state and its political subdivisions, all insurance companies, credit unions, building and loan associations, trust companies, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries, pension, profit sharing and retirement funds may properly and legally invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. These bonds and notes are securities which may properly and legally be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer, or any agency or political subdivision of the state, for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state is now or may be authorized by law.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 7.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-11 - Annual report and audit.

§ 45-37.1-11. Annual report and audit.Within four (4) months after the close of each fiscal year of the corporation, it shall make a report to the governor of its activities for the preceding fiscal year, and the report shall disclose a complete operating and financial statement covering the corporation's operations during the preceding fiscal year. The corporation shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each fiscal year by certified public accountants, and the cost of the audit shall be paid by the corporation from funds available to it pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-12 - State not liable - Exceptions.

§ 45-37.1-12. State not liable — Exceptions.Except for any obligations secured by mortgages which are insured by the Rhode Island industrial recreational building authority, the state is not liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds or notes of the corporation, or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation, or agreement of any kind whatsoever which may be undertaken by the corporation, and none of the bonds or notes of the corporation, nor any of its agreements or obligations, shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the state within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever, nor shall the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of this chapter, directly, or indirectly, or contingently, obligate the state or any municipality or political subdivision thereof to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment. Obligations issued under the provisions of this chapter, which are secured by mortgages insured by the Rhode Island industrial recreational building authority, in addition to being payable from the revenues pledged for those obligations, are secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the state consistent with the terms and limitations of chapter 34 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 8; P.L. 1981, ch. 419, § 4; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 39.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-13 - Procedure before undertaking project.

§ 45-37.1-13. Procedure before undertaking project.Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the corporation is not empowered to undertake any project authorized by this chapter unless, prior to the issuance of any bonds under this chapter, it finds that:(1) The acquisition and construction of the project will eliminate or prevent unemployment, either in whole or in part, in the area in which the project is located; and(2) The project is consistent with the definition of "project" as defined in § 45-37.1-3; and(3) The project will be leased to, or owned by, a financially responsible person, partnership, corporation, or concern; and(4) Adequate provision has been, or will be, made for the payment of the cost of the acquisition and construction of the project and that, except in connection with obligations secured by mortgages insured by the Rhode Island industrial recreational building authority, under no circumstances, will the state or any municipality or political subdivision of the state be obligated, directly or indirectly, for the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any obligation issued to finance the construction; and(5) Adequate provision has been, or will be, made in each lease or other financing agreement relating to the project for the payment of all costs of operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the project by the lessee, sublessee, or occupant, so that, except in connection with obligations secured by mortgages which are insured by the Rhode Island industrial recreational building authority, under no circumstances will the state or municipality be obligated, directly or indirectly, for the payment of those costs; and(6) The acquisition and construction, proposed financing, operation, and use of the project will aid in the development, growth, and prosperity of the state or (if the project consists of other than railroad rolling stock) of the municipality in which the project is located, and with respect to projects for air and water pollution control or projects for solid waste disposal, that the projects will protect the natural resources of the state and the health and welfare of its citizens; provided, that with respect to projects for air and water pollution control or projects for solid waste disposal, the corporation is not required to make the findings specified in subdivisions (1) and (2).History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1971, ch. 255, § 4; P.L. 1973, ch. 195, § 3; P.L. 1980, ch., 229, § 9; P.L. 1981, ch. 419, § 5; P.L. 1988, ch. 636, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-14 - No authority to operate as a business.

§ 45-37.1-14. No authority to operate as a business.The corporation does not have the power to operate any project owned by it as a business or in any other manner, except as the lessor of a project.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-15 - Agreement of the state.

§ 45-37.1-15. Agreement of the state.The state of Rhode Island does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued under this chapter, and with those parties who may enter into contracts with the corporation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, that the state will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in the corporation until the obligations, together with their interest, are fully met and discharged and the contracts are fully performed on the part of the corporation;, that nothing contained in this chapter precludes the limitation or alteration if and when adequate provisions are made by law for the protection of the holders of the bonds or notes of the corporation or those entering into contracts with the corporation. The corporation is authorized to include this pledge and undertaking for the state in bonds, notes, or contracts.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 10.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-16 - Corporation designated as local development corporation.

§ 45-37.1-16. Corporation designated as local development corporation.For purposes of chapter 34 of title 42, it is hereby found and declared that the corporation is a "local development corporation" within the meaning of § 42-34-6.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 11; P.L. 1981, ch. 419, § 6; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 40.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-17 - Chapter cumulative - No notice required.

§ 45-37.1-17. Chapter cumulative — No notice required.Neither this chapter nor anything contained in this section shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers which the Rhode Island industrial facilities corporation might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of those powers. The preceding sections of this chapter are deemed to provide a complete, additional, and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws; provided, that the issuance of all revenue bonds and notes under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds or notes, including, particularly, title 6A, and contracts for the construction and acquisition of any project undertaken pursuant to this chapter need not comply with the provisions of title 37. No proceedings, notice, or approval are required for the issuance of any bonds or notes or any instrument as security therefor, except as is provided in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 12.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-18 - Chapter liberally construed.

§ 45-37.1-18. Chapter liberally construed.This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed so as to effect its purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 13.
RI Gen L § 45-37.1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37.1 - Industrial Facilities Corporation|Section 45-37.1-19 - Severability.

§ 45-37.1-19. Severability.If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect any other section, clause, or provision of this chapter which is not in and of itself unconstitutional.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 11, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 229, § 13.
RI Gen L § 45-38-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38 - Gifts of Educational Facilities|Section 45-38-1 - Declaration of need and purpose.

§ 45-38-1. Declaration of need and purpose.It is declared that for the benefit of the people of the state of Rhode Island, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity, and the improvement of their health and living conditions, it is essential that this and future generations of youth be given the fullest opportunity to learn and to develop their intellectual and mental capacities; that it is essential that educational institutions within the state be provided with appropriate additional means to assist youth in achieving the required levels of learning and development of their intellectual and mental capacities; and that it is the purpose of this chapter to provide a measure of assistance and an alternative method to enable educational institutions in the state to provide the facilities and structures which are sorely needed to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, all to the public benefit and good. It is also the purpose of this chapter to provide the state and its cities and towns with the power to acquire title by gift to one or more educational facilities and to lease or sell those facilities to any educational institution within the state so as to furnish an additional means for the development of educational facilities without the use of public funds. It is further declared that the acquisition of title to those educational facilities, and the lease or sale of those facilities as provided under this chapter, is a public purpose and shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-38-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38 - Gifts of Educational Facilities|Section 45-38-2 - Definitions.

§ 45-38-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms have the following meanings:(1) "Educational facility" means one or more structures suitable for use as a dormitory or other housing facility, dining hall, student union, administration building, academic building, library, laboratory, research, classroom, maintenance or storage or utility facility, and other structures or facilities related thereto or required for the instruction of students or the conducting of research or the operation of an educational institution, including parking and other facilities or structures essential or convenient for the orderly conduct of the educational institution, and also including equipment and machinery and other similar items necessary or convenient for the operations of a particular facility or structure in the manner for which its use is intended, but not including such items as books, fuel, supplies, or other items which are customarily deemed to result in a current operating charge.(2) "Governing body" means the board or body in which the general legislative powers of the municipality are vested.(3) "Municipality" means any city or town in the state.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-38-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38 - Gifts of Educational Facilities|Section 45-38-3 - Powers.

§ 45-38-3. Powers.In addition to any other powers which it may now have, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the state and any municipality have, without any other authority, the following powers:(1) To acquire by gift, from a nonbusiness corporation formed under the provisions of chapter 6 of title 7, one or more educational facilities located within this state, and which may be located within or partially within the municipality.(2) To lease to any educational institution within the state any or all of its educational facilities for rentals and upon terms and conditions and for a period or periods that the governing body of the appropriate municipality may deem advisable or, in respect of the state, or a department, board, body, or commission of the state, as the governor may deem advisable; provided, that the lease or leases require that the payment of all costs of operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the educational facilities will be paid by the lessee, sublessee, or occupant and that under no circumstance will the state or municipality be obligated, directly or indirectly, for the payment of those costs.(3) To sell and convey all or any part of any educational facility owned by it at a public or private sale, with or without advertisement, and to do all acts necessary to the accomplishment of sale or conveyance.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-38-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38 - Gifts of Educational Facilities|Section 45-38-4 - Acquisition by state.

§ 45-38-4. Acquisition by state.In the exercise of the powers conferred upon the state by § 45-38-3, title to any educational facility may be vested in the state or in a department, board, body, or commission of the state designated by the governor.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-38-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38 - Gifts of Educational Facilities|Section 45-38-5 - Procedure before acquisition.

§ 45-38-5. Procedure before acquisition.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the state, nor any municipality, has the power to acquire title to an educational facility, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by gift, unless prior to the issuance of obligations to finance the acquisition and construction of an educational facility by a nonbusiness corporation formed under the provisions of chapter 6 of title 7, the governor, or the governor's designee, in respect of the state, and the governing body in respect of a municipality, have found, after a hearing, that the acquisition and construction, proposed leasing, operation, and use of the educational facility, and its acquisition by the state or municipality, will serve a public use and provide a public benefit, and that the acquisition will be within the policy of, and the authority conferred by, this chapter. The determination may be made by the governor, or the governor's designee, or appropriate governing body if supported by documentation and information that the governor, or the governor's designee, or appropriate governing body may request as a basis for the determination, and if it is found that:(1) The acquisition and construction of the educational facility will enable or assist an educational institution to fulfill its obligations in providing education to the youth of this state; and(2) The educational facility will be leased to, or owned by, a financially responsible educational institution within the state; and(3) Adequate provision has been, or will be, made for the payment of the cost of the acquisition and construction of the educational facility, and that under no circumstances will the state or municipality be obligated, directly or indirectly, for the payment of the cost of acquisition and construction of the educational facility, or for the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any obligations issued to finance the acquisition and construction; and(4) Adequate provision has been, or will be, made in any lease of the educational facility for the payment of all costs of operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the educational facility by the lessee, sublessee, or occupant so that under no circumstances will the state or municipality be obligated, directly or indirectly, for the payment of those costs.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 247, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-38-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38 - Gifts of Educational Facilities|Section 45-38-6 - Tax exemption.

§ 45-38-6. Tax exemption.Any educational facility owned by the state or a municipality, as provided by § 45-38-3, is declared to be public property, and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any of its political subdivisions.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-38.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38.1 - Health And Educational Building Corporation|Section 45-38.1-1 - Declaration of policy.

§ 45-38.1-1. Declaration of policy.It is declared that for the benefit of the people of the state of Rhode Island, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity and the improvement of their health and living conditions, it is essential that this and future generations of youth be given the fullest opportunity to learn and to develop their intellectual and mental capacities; that it is essential that institutions for higher education within the state be provided with appropriate additional means to assist youth in achieving the required levels of learning and development of their intellectual and mental capacities; that it is essential that healthcare providers within the state be provided with appropriate additional facilities; and that it is the purpose of this chapter to provide a measure of assistance and an alternative method to enable institutions for higher education in the state and healthcare providers to provide the facilities and structures which are sorely needed to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, and to provide a measure of assistance and an alternative method to enable students and the families of students attending institutions for higher education in the state to finance the cost or a portion of the cost of that higher education, all to the public benefit and good, to the extent and manner provided in this chapter. It is further declared that the exercise by the Rhode Island health and educational building corporation, created and established under § 45-38.1-4, of the powers conferred on the corporation, under this chapter, will constitute the performance of an essential governmental function.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 1968, ch. 224, § 2; P.L. 1982, ch. 301, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 292, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-38.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-38.1 - Health And Educational Building Corporation|Section 45-38.1-2 - Title of chapter.

§ 45-38.1-2. Title of chapter.This chapter may be referred to and cited as the "Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation Act".History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 56, § 1; P.L. 1968, ch. 224, § 2.