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RI Gen L § 45-33.3-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-33.3 - Housing Project Loans|Section 45-33.3-4 - Powers supplementary.

§ 45-33.3-4. Powers supplementary.The authorization and enpowerments provided by this chapter are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as limiting any other powers of a housing authority or redevelopment agency.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 10, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-33.4-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-33.4 - City of Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment Project|Section 45-33.4-2 - [Repealed.]

§ 45-33.4-2. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 103, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 118, § 1, effective July 8, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 143, § 1, effective July 8, 2019.
RI Gen L § 45-33.4-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-33.4 - City of Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment Project|Section 45-33.4-3 - [Repealed.]

§ 45-33.4-3. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 103, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 118, § 1, effective July 8, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 143, § 1, effective July 8, 2019.
RI Gen L § 45-33.4-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-33.4 - City of Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment Project|Section 45-33.4-5 - [Repealed.]

§ 45-33.4-5. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 103, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 118, § 1, effective July 8, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 143, § 1, effective July 8, 2019.
RI Gen L § 45-33.4-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-33.4 - City of Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment Project|Section 45-33.4-6 - Green construction and cost saving measures.

§ 45-33.4-6. Green construction and cost saving measures.(a) The general assembly encourages:(1) The use of green and sustainable building materials, techniques, and standards, including those enacted by the general assembly in the Rhode Island green buildings act, chapter 24 of title 37; and(2) The use of highly efficient energy systems, the use of water conservation measures, and the potential use of on-site renewable energy generation in the development and construction of the project.(b) In furtherance of building energy efficient and sustainable projects, the general assembly encourages the use of financing programs available through the Rhode Island infrastructure bank established pursuant to chapter 12.2 of title 46, including, to the extent practicable, the state revolving funds and the efficient buildings fund, which provide low-cost financing for eligible renewable and energy efficiency, stormwater abatement, water conservation, and other sustainable infrastructure projects.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 103, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 118, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 143, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-33.4-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-33.4 - City of Pawtucket Downtown Redevelopment Project|Section 45-33.4-7 - Severability.

§ 45-33.4-7. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 103, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-34-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-34 - Health and Safety Authorities|Section 45-34-1 - Definitions.

§ 45-34-1. Definitions.The following words and phrases as used in this chapter have the following meanings unless the context clearly states otherwise:(1) "Disposal of solid wastes" means the disposal of wastes in an incinerator, a sanitary landfill, a resource recovery facility, or other facility making final deposition, but does not include the collection of wastes from points of generation or the transportation of those collected wastes to transfer stations or facilities for interim storage;(2) "Legislative body" means the city council of any city;(3) "Municipality" means any city or town;(4) "Person" means and includes any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 176, § 3.
RI Gen L § 45-34-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-34 - Health and Safety Authorities|Section 45-34-2 - Power of municipality to enter into agreements relative to disposal of wastes.

§ 45-34-2. Power of municipality to enter into agreements relative to disposal of wastes.In addition to the powers previously granted by any general or public law, any municipality or group of two (2) or more municipalities may, individually or collectively, pledge the credit of the municipality or groups of municipalities by written agreement with any person for the purpose of providing for the municipality or municipalities real and personal property or other facilities for use in disposal of liquid wastes and solid wastes, provided, that in the case of solid wastes, the agreements must be approved by the solid waste management corporation.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 176, § 3.
RI Gen L § 45-34-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-34 - Health and Safety Authorities|Section 45-34-3 - Agreements - How authorized.

§ 45-34-3. Agreements — How authorized.Waste disposal agreements are entered into on behalf of the municipality or municipalities upon a vote of the respective financial town meeting or the legislative body of the municipality as may be empowered to appropriate and expend moneys for matters relating to the public health and safety, and these contracts may be signed by the officials who may now contract for each municipality respecting expenditures for these purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 168, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-34-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-34 - Health and Safety Authorities|Section 45-34-4 - Lease and equipment.

§ 45-34-4. Lease and equipment.Waste disposal agreements may provide for the lease of land by the municipality or municipalities from any person, or for the erection of buildings and facilities for disposal of waste by any person with provisions for the leasing of the facilities to the municipality or municipalities and with or without an option to purchase the land and/or facilities. The agreements may also provide for furnishings and equipment and other related facilities by a person by way of lease and, with or without, option for purchase during or at the termination of the lease by the municipality or municipalities. No lease entered into pursuant to this chapter shall be for a period extending beyond twenty-five (25) years from the date of entry.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 168, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-34-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-34 - Health and Safety Authorities|Section 45-34-5 - Contributions.

§ 45-34-5. Contributions.In the event two (2) or more municipalities jointly enter into an agreement or agreements, the proportion of the moneys to be paid by each of the municipalities shall be determined and stated in the agreement based, from time to time, upon the percentage of population of each municipality within the group in relation to the entire population to be served by the facilities, together with other factors that may be equitable; as, but not limited to, amounts of industrial and commercial wastes in any of the municipalities, and allowance to that municipality in which the disposal facilities may be located.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 168, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-35-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-35 - Conservation Commissions|Section 45-35-1 - Authority to create commission - Purpose.

§ 45-35-1. Authority to create commission — Purpose.City or town councils have the authority to create a commission, to be called the conservation commission, the purpose of which is to promote and develop the natural resources, protect the watershed resources, and preserve natural esthetic areas within municipalities. The commission shall conduct researches into its local land areas and seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes, and may advertise, prepare, print, and distribute books, maps, charts, plans, and pamphlets which in its judgment it deems necessary for its work. It shall make and keep an index of all open spaces within the city or town, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps, and other wetlands for the purpose of obtaining information on the proper use of those areas. It may recommend to municipal councils, boards, or agencies, a program for the better promotion, development, utilization, or preservation of open areas, streams, shores, wooded areas, roadsides, swamps, marshlands, and natural esthetic areas. It shall keep accurate records of its meetings and actions and file an annual report. It has power to appoint, subject to any personnel procurement program ordained by the city or town, clerks and other employees it may from time to time require.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 203, § 1; P.L. 1965, ch. 139, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-35-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-35 - Conservation Commissions|Section 45-35-2 - Appointment of commission members.

§ 45-35-2. Appointment of commission members.The commission shall consist of three (3) to seven (7) members appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council, or by the town council, or by any authority designated in its city or town charter. The members of the commission shall be appointed for three (3) year terms, except the initial appointments of some of the members shall be for less than three (3) years to the end that the initial appointments shall be staggered and so that all subsequent vacancies shall not reoccur at the same time. In the event of a vacancy, interim appointments may be made by the appointing authority to complete the unexpired term of the position. Duly incorporated and existing wildlife, conservation, sportsmen's, horticultural, or like organizations may present to the appointing authority a list of qualified citizens from which lists the appointing authority must select at least three (3) members of the commission and from which list the appointing authority may select the remainder.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 203, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-35-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-35 - Conservation Commissions|Section 45-35-3 - Acquisitions - Free access to public land not restricted.

§ 45-35-3. Acquisitions — Free access to public land not restricted.Subject to the approval of the city or town council and financial town meeting, the commission may receive gifts of funds, lands, buildings, or other properties in the name of the municipality, and may also acquire by gift, purchase, grant, bequest, devise, lease, or otherwise, the fee in those lands or water rights or any lease interest, development right, easement, covenant, or other contractual right, including conveyances, and, shall manage these gifts and acquisitions in accordance with the purposes established in this chapter. However, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deny to the people access to the lands for all legitimate purposes. No city or town may deny or restrict to the people free access to the lands, or to any other land held by or for the city or town for recreation purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 203, § 3; P.L. 1965, ch. 139, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-35-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-35 - Conservation Commissions|Section 45-35-4 - Meetings - Records.

§ 45-35-4. Meetings — Records.All meetings of the commission are open to the public and any person or that person's duly constituted representative is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the commission before it reaches its decision. All records of its proceedings, resolutions, and actions are open to public view.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 203, § 4.
RI Gen L § 45-36-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-36 - Conservation of Open Spaces|Section 45-36-1 - "Open space" defined.

§ 45-36-1. "Open space" defined.When used in this chapter "open space" means any space or area, the preservation or restriction of the use of which would:(1) Maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources,(2) Protect natural streams or water supply,(3) Promote conservation of soils, wetlands, beaches, or tidal marshes,(4) Enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations or sanctuaries, or other open areas and open spaces,(5) Afford or enhance public recreation opportunities,(6) Preserve historic sites,(7) Implement the recreation and open space plan adopted by the planning commission of the city or town, or(8) Promote orderly urban or suburban development.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 141, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-36-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-36 - Conservation of Open Spaces|Section 45-36-2 - Conservation of open spaces.

§ 45-36-2. Conservation of open spaces.Any city, subject to the approval of its council, or any town, subject to the approval of the town council and financial town meeting, if it has one, may by purchase, bequest, gift, grant, devise, or lease, acquire land and improvements on it, rights of way, water riparian and other rights, easements, conservation easements, scenic easements, privileges, present and future estates, and interests of any kind or description in real property; and may enter into covenants and agreements with owners of land and owners of interests in land to maintain, improve, protect, and limit the future use of or otherwise conserve open spaces; and may enter into agreements or compacts with any other city or town for any purposes; provided, if an open space is to be acquired by the expenditure of public funds, the city or town shall, prior to the expenditure, obtain from the department of environmental management a statement, in writing, that the open space is not desired by the department for open space purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 141, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-1 - Declaration of need and purpose.

§ 45-37-1. Declaration of need and purpose.It is declared that there is a need for the development of industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and warehouse facilities to insure the continued growth and prosperity of the state, and of the cities and towns within the state. It is 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 industrial facilities and to lease or sell those facilities to any person, firm, partnership, or corporation, public or private, so as to furnish an additional means for the development of industrial facilities without the use of public funds. It is further declared that the acquisition of title to those 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. However, competition between communities in this state merely for the purpose of seeking relocation of industrial facilities located in this state is contrary to the policy of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-2 - Definitions.

§ 45-37-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms have the following meanings:(1) "Governing body" means the board or body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality are vested.(2) "Industrial facility" means any land, any building, or other improvement, and all real and personal properties, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which are suitable for use for manufacturing, warehousing, or other industrial or commercial purposes, but does not include raw materials, work in process, or stock in trade.(3) "Municipality" means any city or town in the state.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-3 - Powers.

§ 45-37-3. 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 industrial facilities, which are located within this state and which may be located within or partially within the municipality.(2) To lease to any person, firm, partnership, or corporation, either public or private, any or all of its industrial facilities for rentals and upon terms and conditions and for a period or periods as 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 industrial facilities be paid by the lessee, sublessee, or occupant, and that under no circumstances 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 industrial facility owned by it at public or private sale with or without advertisement, and to do all acts necessary to the accomplishment of that sale or conveyance.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-4 - Acquisition by state.

§ 45-37-4. Acquisition by state.In the exercise of the powers conferred upon the state by § 45-37-3, title to any industrial facility may be vested in the state or in a department, board, body, or commission of the state as shall be designated by the governor.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-5 - Procedure before acquisition.

§ 45-37-5. Procedure before acquisition.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the state, nor any municipality, have the power to acquire title to an industrial 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 industrial 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, or the governing body in respect of a municipality, have found, after a hearing on the acquisition and construction, that the acquisition and construction, proposed leasing, operation and use of the industrial facility and its acquisition, by the state or municipality so acquiring, serves a public use and provides a public benefit, and that the acquisition is 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 industrial facility will eliminate or prevent unemployment, either in whole or in part in the area in which the industrial facility is located;(2) The industrial facility will consist of a building or buildings which are suitable for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, or warehousing purposes;(3) The industrial facility will be leased to, or owned by, a financially responsible person or corporation;(4) Adequate provision has been, or will be made, for the payment of the cost of the acquisition and construction of the industrial facility, and that under no circumstances will the state or municipality be obligated, directly or indirectly, for the payment of the principal of, or interest on, any obligations issued to finance the construction;(5) Adequate provision has been, or will be made, in each lease relating to the industrial facility for the payment of all costs of operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the industrial 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; and(6) The acquisition and construction, proposed leasing, operation, and use of the industrial facility will aid in the development, growth, and prosperity of the state or municipality in which the industrial facility is located.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 247, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-6 - No authority to operate as a business.

§ 45-37-6. No authority to operate as a business.Neither the state nor any municipality has the power to operate an industrial facility owned by it as a business or in any manner except as its lessor.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-37-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-37 - Gifts of Industrial Facilities|Section 45-37-7 - Tax exemption and payment for services in lieu of taxes.

§ 45-37-7. Tax exemption and payment for services in lieu of taxes.Any industrial facility owned by the state or a municipality, as provided in § 45-37-3, is declared to be public property and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of any municipality; provided, that in lieu of taxes and special assessments, the state or the municipality shall require any lessee, sublessee, or occupant of the industrial facility to make payments annually to the municipality in which an industrial facility is located for its just share of the public expense, including, but not limited to, education, highway maintenance, fire and police protection and other similar public expenses and governmental services; and provided, further, that the governor, or his or her designee, or the governing body of the municipality determines, after a hearing, that these payments constitute a just share of the public expense.History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.