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RI Gen L § 42-105-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-1 - Newport and Bristol County convention and visitors' bureau - Creation.

§ 42-105-1. Newport and Bristol County convention and visitors' bureau — Creation.(a) There is authorized, created and established a public corporation having a distinct legal existence from the state and not constituting a department of state government, which is a governmental agency and public instrumentality of the municipalities within Newport and Bristol Counties, to be known as the "Newport and Bristol County convention and visitors' bureau" with those powers as are set convention and visitors' bureau" with those powers as are set forth in this chapter.(b) The exercise by the corporation of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be the performance of an essential governmental function of the municipalities within Newport and Bristol County for public purposes. It is the intent of the general assembly by the passage of this chapter, to vest in the corporation all powers, authority, rights, privileges, and titles which may be necessary to enable it to accomplish the purposes herein set forth, and this chapter and the powers granted hereby shall be liberally construed in conformity with those purposes.(c) (1) The corporation and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law or until the corporation shall cease entirely and continuously to conduct or be involved in any business whatsoever in the furtherance of its purposes.(2) Upon termination of the existence of the corporation, all its rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state. At no time shall the assets or other property of the corporation inure to the benefit of any person or other corporation or entity.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 42, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 205, § 3; P.L. 2009, ch. 242, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-105-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-3 - Purposes.

§ 42-105-3. Purposes.The Newport and Bristol County convention and visitors' bureau is authorized, created, and established for the following purposes:(1) To establish an operating program to promote and encourage tourism;(2) To coordinate tourism activities within Newport and Bristol Counties and the state;(3) To establish a fund to promote and encourage tourism; and(4) To aid the municipalities in Newport and Bristol County in resolving problems which may arise due to growth in the tourism industry and to improve the quality of life in Newport and Bristol County.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 205, § 3; P.L. 2009, ch. 242, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-105-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-4 - General powers.

§ 42-105-4. General powers.Except to the extent inconsistent with any specific provision of this chapter, the corporation shall have power:(1) To sue and be sued, complain and defend, in its corporate name;(2) To have a seal, which may be altered at pleasure and to use the seal by causing it, or a facsimile thereof, to be impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced;(3) To purchase, take, receive, lease, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, use, and otherwise deal in and with, personal property, or any interest therein, wherever situated;(4) To sell, convey, pledge, lease, exchange, transfer, and otherwise dispose of all or any part of its property and assets for any consideration and upon any terms and conditions as that corporation shall determine;(5) To make and execute agreements of lease, conditional sales contracts, installment sales contracts, loan agreements, construction contracts, operation contracts, and other contracts and instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers and functions of the corporation granted by this chapter;(6) To conduct its activities, carry on its operations, and have offices and exercise the powers granted by this chapter, within or without the state;(7) To elect or appoint officers, and agents of the corporation, and define their duties and fix their compensation;(8) To make and alter by-laws, not inconsistent with this chapter, for the administration and regulation of the affairs of the corporation, and those by-laws may contain provisions indemnifying any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, in the manner and to the extent provided in § 7-1.2-814;(9) To hire and fire employees as is necessary to properly conduct the daily operation of the corporation; and(10) To have and exercise all powers necessary or convenient to effect its purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 36, § 30; P.L. 2005, ch. 72, § 30.
RI Gen L § 42-105-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-5 - Funding.

§ 42-105-5. Funding.Section 44-18-36.1 shall be applicable to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-105-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-6 - Transfer of assets, rights, and responsibilities.

§ 42-105-6. Transfer of assets, rights, and responsibilities.All assets presently held by the Newport and Bristol tourism and convention authority are transferred to the corporation created by this chapter. Assets include all property, tangible and intangible whether located within or without the state. Whenever in the general laws or any public law reference is made to the Newport and Bristol tourism and convention authority, the Newport and Bristol County convention and visitors' bureau shall be substituted, and the bureau shall assume all responsibilities and rights as may be set forth in the general or public law.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 205, § 3; P.L. 2009, ch. 242, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-105-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-7 - Tax exemption.

§ 42-105-7. Tax exemption.The gross receipts of sales to and from the authority are exempted from the taxes imposed by chapter 18 of title 44, for the storage, use, and other consumption in this state of tangible personal property.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-105-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-8 - Audits.

§ 42-105-8. Audits.The books of the Newport County convention and visitors' bureau as they pertain to the revenues derived from the room tax shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant annually who shall make a report to the bureau, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the governor, and to each city or town council in Newport County.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 123.
RI Gen L § 42-105-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-9 - Severability.

§ 42-105-9. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision or part of this chapter shall be held invalid or unconstitutional or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, that invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 418, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-105-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-10 - Training.

§ 42-105-10. Training.The bureau shall conduct a training course for newly appointed and qualified members and new designees of ex-officio members within six (6) months of their qualification or designation. The course shall be developed by the chair of the bureau, approved by the bureau, and conducted by the chair of the bureau. The bureau may approve the use of any bureau or staff members or other individuals to assist with training. The training course shall include instruction in the subject area of this chapter and chapters 46 of this title, 14 of title 36 and 2 of title 38; and the bureau's rules and regulations. The director of the department of administration shall, within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this act, disseminate training materials relating to the provisions of chapters 46 of this title, 14 of title 36 and 2 of title 38.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 42, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-105-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-105 - Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors' Bureau|Section 42-105-11 - Annual report.

§ 42-105-11. Annual report.Within six (6) months after the close of its fiscal year the bureau shall approve and submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the secretary of state, and each of the following city and town councils: Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Little Compton and Tiverton of its activities during that fiscal year. The report shall provide: an operating statement summarizing meetings or hearings held, meeting minutes if requested, subjects addressed, decisions rendered, rules or regulations promulgated, studies conducted, policies and plans developed, approved, or modified, and programs administered or initiated; a consolidated financial statement of all funds received and expended including the source of the funds, a listing of any staff supported by these finds, and a summary of any clerical administrative or technical support received; a summary of performance during the previous fiscal year including accomplishments, shortcomings and remedies; a synopsis of hearings, complaints, suspensions, or other legal matters related to the bureau; a summary of any training courses held pursuant to this chapter; a briefing on anticipated activities in the upcoming fiscal year; and findings and recommendations for improvements. The report shall be posted electronically on the general assembly and the secretary of state's websites as prescribed in § 42-20.8-2. The director of the department of administration shall be responsible for the enforcement of this provision.The bureau shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each fiscal year by certified public accountants selected by it and its cost shall be paid by the bureau from funds available to it pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 42, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-106-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-106 - Rhode Island Aqua Fund|Section 42-106-1 - Rhode Island aqua fund legislative findings.

§ 42-106-1. Rhode Island aqua fund legislative findings.The general assembly finds and declares that a multiple-purpose, comprehensive and concentrated approach is required to focus state and federal resources on the enormous environmental problems associated with cleansing Rhode Island's greatest natural resource, Narragansett Bay. It further finds that such an approach will include efforts at pretreatment of industrial waste, sediment and sludge abatement and remedy, storm water sewer retrofitting, urban runoff abatement, non-point source pollution reduction, waste water treatment upgrading, and cooperation with neighboring states among others; and that these efforts are necessary to meet the clean water goals of the citizens of Rhode Island.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 443, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-106-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-106 - Rhode Island Aqua Fund|Section 42-106-2 - Creation of fund and advisory council.

§ 42-106-2. Creation of fund and advisory council.There is created and established the Rhode Island aqua fund and advisory council.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 443, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-107-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-107 - American and Portuguese Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-107-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-107-1. Commission established.There shall be an American and Portuguese cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Portuguese 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 president of the senate and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Portuguese and American people; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as the social and artistic life of the countries involved.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-107-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-107 - American and Portuguese Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-107-2 - Terms of office.

§ 42-107-2. 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. 1989, ch. 239, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-108-1 - 42-108-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-108 - Comprehensive Criminal/Juvenile Justice Information System Act|Section 42-108-1 - 42-108-10 - Repealed.

§ 42-108-1 — 42-108-10. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-109-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-1 - Short title.

§ 42-109-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act".History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-109-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-2 - Declaration of purpose.

§ 42-109-2. Declaration of purpose.In recognition of the growing problem of substance use and abuse in the state, the purpose of this chapter is as follows:(a) To encourage comprehensive substance abuse prevention programs throughout the state;(b) To encourage cooperation between state agencies and municipalities in planning, establishing, and operating substance abuse programs; and(c) To provide additional financial assistance on a statewide basis for drug abuse prevention programs.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-109-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-3 - Duties of permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention.

§ 42-109-3. Duties of permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention.The permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention established pursuant to the provisions of § 16-21.2-9 shall provide oversight on the implementation and administration of this chapter and shall advise and make recommendations to the general assembly as to the adequacy and efficiency of all statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines, practices, and programs relating to substance abuse prevention. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this chapter. The commission may request and shall receive from any instrumentality of the state, including the division of substance abuse of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals and from any municipality or any instrumentality of a municipality, any information and assistance it deems necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 11; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-109-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-4 - Health education drug-free community program.

§ 42-109-4. Health education drug-free community program.(a) The division of substance abuse services in the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, with the assistance of and the cooperation of the permanent legislative commission on substance abuse prevention, shall issue a request for proposals for a municipal model program to be known as the health education drug-free community program. The purpose of the program is to provide to children and adolescents of the state from kindergarten through grade 8, healthful, enjoyable, social, athletic, and recreational activities within the community.(b) There is appropriated the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) from the restricted receipt account established in § 16-21.3-3 to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals in addition to all other sums appropriated to it for the purpose of funding the model program(s) set forth above. The permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention shall review the award of the funds in conformity with this chapter and make recommendations to the director.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-109-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-5 - Repealed.

§ 42-109-5. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-109-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-6 - Training programs to be established by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

§ 42-109-6. Training programs to be established by the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall develop and conduct training programs for members of the various community based task forces established on substance abuse prevention established pursuant to chapter 21.2 of title 16. The director of the department of health, or his or her designated agent, shall make an annual report by September 1 each year to the commission which shall detail the expenditure of the funds appropriated for the training program or programs.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 11; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-109-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-7 - Additional programs to be established by the permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention.

§ 42-109-7. Additional programs to be established by the permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention.The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall, in cooperation with and with the assistance of the permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention, establish the following pilot programs: a young family substance abuse prevention program in the early start program of the department of children, youth, and families and/or a young family substance abuse prevention program in the head start program of the department of human services.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 11; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-109-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-109 - Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act|Section 42-109-8 - Funding.

§ 42-109-8. Funding.Monies to fund this chapter shall be raised by assessing an additional two dollars ($2.00) for all speeding violations set forth in § 31-41.1-4, jurisdiction of which is vested in the traffic tribunal. These monies shall be deposited in the substance abuse prevention fund and shall be transferred in the same manner as set forth in § 16-21.2-5. In no event shall administrative expenses be deducted from the amount set forth in this section.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 57, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-110-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-1 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-2 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 219, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-3 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-3. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 219, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-4 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-4. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-5 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-5. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 219, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-6 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-6. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-7 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-7. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-110-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-8 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.