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RI Gen L § 42-75.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-1 - Short title.

§ 42-75.2-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and cited as "Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act".History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-2 - Declaration of legislative intent and purpose.

§ 42-75.2-2. Declaration of legislative intent and purpose.The general assembly declares that the state of Rhode Island has a responsibility for expanding the public experience of art, and, it recognizes the necessity of fostering the arts and in developing artists and craftspersons. Art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens. The general assembly recognizes that public art also is a resource, which stimulates the vitality and the economy of the state's communities and which provides opportunities for artists and other skilled workers to practice their crafts. The general assembly declares it to be a matter of public policy that a portion of each capital construction appropriation be allocated for the acquisition of works of art to be placed in public places constructed.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-4 - Allocation for art.

§ 42-75.2-4. Allocation for art.(a) A state building or state facility constructed, remodeled, or renovated after January 1, 1988 shall include works of art for public display.(b) All state agencies or departments shall expend, as a nondeductible item, out of any monies appropriated for construction, remodeling, or renovation of any state facility an amount of at least one percent (1%) for the purpose of including works of art in the facility.(c) Where construction, remodeling or renovation of a state facility is budgeted at under two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), funds appropriated under this chapter for art for that public facility may be transferred to the art for public facilities fund for expenditure by the Rhode Island state council on the arts for art in other state facilities.(d) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit additional expenditures for art beyond the amounts provided by specific appropriation.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-5 - Establishment of fund.

§ 42-75.2-5. Establishment of fund.A separate account is established within the state treasury to be known and maintained as the art for public facilities fund. The fund shall be used for acquisition for art as provided in this chapter and for expenses incurred in the administration of this program. The fund may derive income from:(1) Appropriations made as provided in this chapter.(2) Grants, from governmental or other sources.(3) Gifts, if the terms of the gift are consistent with the purposes of this chapter and other lawful requirements.(4) Other appropriations made by the general assembly.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-6 - Administration.

§ 42-75.2-6. Administration.(a) The Rhode Island state council on the arts is responsible for the administration of this chapter. It has the power and authority to contract with artists in any manner that is in conformity with this chapter, and it has the authority to make expenditures from the art for public facilities fund, from the funds available in that fund. It shall select and appoint each panel provided by this chapter and has the authority to make expenditures for the expenses of the panel as provided in this chapter.(b) The Rhode Island state council on the arts shall keep an inventory of the works of art acquired under this chapter. It shall also periodically review and examine the artwork, reporting to the general assembly when restoring, repairing, or replacing any work of art is necessary and how that should be accomplished. Any costs in this connection shall be charged against the art for public facilities fund. The costs of administering the program, other than immediately aforementioned, shall be provided by the general assembly as it deems fit in its annual appropriation to the Rhode Island state council on the arts.(c) The Rhode Island state council on the arts shall submit an annual report to the general assembly listing all action taken pursuant to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-7 - Selection of works of art and artists.

§ 42-75.2-7. Selection of works of art and artists.(a) Artists and their works of art to be acquired under this chapter shall be selected by the Rhode Island state council on the arts with the advice of a panel specifically chosen for each project, pursuant to procedures established by the Rhode Island state council on the arts. Each panel shall contain at least one representative of the architect, one representative of the user, one representative of the community, and one professional artist.(b) The acquisition of art under this chapter shall be exempt from any and all state bidding requirements. Panel members shall not be paid except for reimbursement for necessary costs and in-state travel expenses. Panel members and members of their families shall not be considered in the selection of an artist. All formal or informal meetings and deliberations by the panel shall be open and public. Cooperation with other local and national art agencies is required.(c) Whenever possible the selection of art, artwork, or works of art of Rhode Island artists shall be encouraged by the panel.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 32; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 110, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-8 - Artist's rights.

§ 42-75.2-8. Artist's rights.(a) The state receives the rights to sole ownership and public display of all art acquired under this chapter, subject to the following intangible rights retained by the artist:(1) The right to claim authorship of the work of art;(2) The right to reproduce the work of art, including all rights to which the work of art may be subject under copyright laws, including, but not limited to, derivative and publishing rights, but excluding the right to public display. The rights may be limited by written contract;(3) If provided by written contract, the right to receive a specified percentage of the proceeds if the work of art is subsequently sold by the state to a third party other than as part of the sale of the building in which the work of art is located; and(4) If agreed between the state and the artist, the artist may extend to his or her heirs, assignees or personal representatives any of the above rights until the end of the twentieth year following the death of the artist.(b) The artist retains as absolute the following rights:(1) The right to have the artist's name associated with the work; and(2) The right to prevent degradation, mutilation, or aesthetic ruining of the work.(c) Prior to the execution of a contract for artwork to be acquired pursuant to this chapter, the artist shall be informed in writing of the rights specified in subsections (a) and (b).History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-9 - Other works of art.

§ 42-75.2-9. Other works of art.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as precluding the placement or purchase of other works of art. Nor shall anything in this chapter be construed as precluding the use of ornamental detailing or other architectural, functional or structural garnishing in constructing public buildings or facilities. Works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter are to be in addition to those embellishments.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-75.2-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-75.2 - Allocation for Art for Public Facilities Act|Section 42-75.2-10 - Severability.

§ 42-75.2-10. Severability.If any provisions of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 339, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-76-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-76 - The J. Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex|Section 42-76-1 - J. Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex.

§ 42-76-1. J. Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex.The new Rhode Island judicial complex to be located on Dorrance Street in the city of Providence, shall be named the "J. Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex".History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 33, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-77-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-77 - Minority Groups Advisory Commission|Section 42-77-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-77-1. Commission established.There shall be a minority groups advisory commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be members of minority groups; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate president; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties among various minority groups located within the state; advise the governor and general assembly on any problem encountering various groups of minorities, especially refugees; and foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of minority groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 168, § 5; P.L. 2017, ch. 172, § 5.
RI Gen L § 42-77-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-77 - Minority Groups Advisory Commission|Section 42-77-2 - Terms of office - Chairperson.

§ 42-77-2. Terms of office — Chairperson.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. 1981, ch. 136, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-77.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-77.1 - Black Achievers Commission|Section 42-77.1-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-77.1-1. Commission established.There is established a black achievers commission to consist of thirteen (13) members: one of whom shall be designated chairperson and shall be appointed by the speaker of the house; one of whom shall be designated co-chairperson and shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and one of whom shall also be designated as co-chairperson and shall be appointed by the governor. The chairperson shall select four (4) persons to serve on the commission. Each co-chairperson shall select three (3) persons to serve on the commission. Those persons selected to serve on the commission shall be members of Rhode Island's professional business community.The commission shall engage the participation and cooperation of Rhode Island's entire professional and business community. The commission shall establish, maintain, develop and promote cultural ties among members of the minority community and shall focus on encouraging minority youths to take special interest in educational, social, economic, and other growth in the community by providing educational and informational programs to minority youths. The commission shall also recognize as "black achievers" those individuals who merit recognition as black leaders in their community and/or profession. The commission members shall be appointed for terms of two (2) years each.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 156, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 116.
RI Gen L § 42-78-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-78 - Cultural Coordinating Council|Section 42-78-1 - Creation of council.

§ 42-78-1. Creation of council.There is created and established a state council to be known as the "Rhode Island cultural coordinating council," hereinafter referred to as the "council".History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 137, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-78-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-78 - Cultural Coordinating Council|Section 42-78-2 - Composition of council.

§ 42-78-2. Composition of council.The council shall consist of the executive directors and chairpersons of the Rhode Island council on the arts, the Rhode Island historical preservation and heritage commission, the Rhode Island Historical Society, the Rhode Island committee for the humanities, the state archivist, and a representative of the governor's office. The directors of the department of administration, Rhode Island economic development corporation, department of environmental management, and state library services shall also serve as ex-officio members.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 137, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 198, § 44; P.L. 1989, ch. 201, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 47.
RI Gen L § 42-78-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-78 - Cultural Coordinating Council|Section 42-78-3 - Purpose of council.

§ 42-78-3. Purpose of council.The purpose of the council shall be to provide a coordinating effort of all cultural activities of the various groups whose chairpersons and executive directors shall compose the council.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 137, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-79-1 - 42-79-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-79 - Heritage Commission|Section 42-79-1 - 42-79-4 - Repealed.

§ 42-79-1 — 42-79-4. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-80-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80 - Prejudice and Bias Commission Act|Section 42-80-1 - Short title.

§ 42-80-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Prejudice and Bias Commission Act".History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 261, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 292, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-80-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80 - Prejudice and Bias Commission Act|Section 42-80-2 - Commission created - Composition.

§ 42-80-2. Commission created — Composition.(a) There is created the Rhode Island commission on prejudice and bias, hereinafter called the "commission".(b) The commission shall consist of seventeen (17) members, each of whom shall serve a term of two (2) years, expiring on the first anniversary of each member's appointment or on the date that their respective successors are appointed and qualified, whichever is later. The membership of the commission shall consist of three (3) members of the senate appointed by the president of the senate, not more than two (2) from the same political party; three (3) members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party; three (3) members of the department of the attorney general to be appointed by the attorney general; one member of the state police to be appointed by the superintendent of state police; one member of a municipal police department to be appointed by the president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association; and six (6) members of the community at large to be appointed by the governor for their interest, expertise and diversity in the field under consideration. The committee shall select one of its members as chairperson.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 261, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 292, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 117.
RI Gen L § 42-80-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80 - Prejudice and Bias Commission Act|Section 42-80-3 - Duties.

§ 42-80-3. Duties.The duties of the commission shall be to study all forms of prejudice, bias or hatred in this state and to revise and codify, if possible, all laws relating to all forms of prejudice, bias or hatred.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 261, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 292, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-80-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80 - Prejudice and Bias Commission Act|Section 42-80-4 - Authority.

§ 42-80-4. Authority.The commission is authorized and empowered to hold public and private hearings. The commission may request and shall receive from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or agency of this state any assistance and data that will enable it to properly carry out its powers and duties. The commission may utilize any advisors it deems necessary.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 155, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-80-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80 - Prejudice and Bias Commission Act|Section 42-80-5 - Report.

§ 42-80-5. Report.The commission shall prepare and submit a report of its activities to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the attorney general on or before January 15 of each calendar year. The commission's report shall include, but not be limited to, its recommendations for revisions, amendments, additions, or consolidation of the laws regarding prejudice, bias or hatred to insure that these laws safeguard and protect the public.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 262, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 292, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 117.
RI Gen L § 42-80.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80.1 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act|Section 42-80.1-1 - Short title.

§ 42-80.1-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act".History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-80.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80.1 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act|Section 42-80.1-2 - Definitions.

§ 42-80.1-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter:"Governmental authority" means any department, agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau or authority or any subdivision of state or municipal government.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-80.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80.1 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act|Section 42-80.1-3 - Religious freedom protected.

§ 42-80.1-3. Religious freedom protected.(a) Except as provided for in subsection (b), a governmental authority may not restrict a person's free exercise of religion.(b) A governmental authority may restrict a person's free exercise of religion only if:(1) The restriction is in the form of a rule of general applicability, and does not intentionally discriminate against religion, or among religions; and(2) The governmental authority proves that application of the restriction to the person is essential to further a compelling governmental interest, and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-80.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-80.1 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act|Section 42-80.1-4 - Remedies.

§ 42-80.1-4. Remedies.In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:(1) Afford injunctive and declaratory relief against any governmental authority which commits a proposes to commit a violation of this chapter, and;(2) Award a prevailing plaintiff damages.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 230, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-81-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-1 - Short title.

§ 42-81-1. Short title.This chapter may be known and cited as the "Petroleum Allocation Act".History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 158, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 198, § 46.
RI Gen L § 42-81-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-2 - Declaration of purpose.

§ 42-81-2. Declaration of purpose.(a) The general assembly finds that: (1) in the absence of mandatory allocation and price controls, and as a result of the unavailability of imports sufficient to satisfy Rhode Island's energy needs, the state may unnecessarily experience shortages of residual fuel oil and refined petroleum products; (2) these shortages will create severe economic hardships and emergencies, including loss of jobs, closing of factories and businesses, and curtailment of vital public services, including the transportation of food and other essential goods; (3) those hardships and emergencies jeopardize the normal flow of commerce and constitute a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) the hardships can be reduced through a set-aside system administered by appropriate state agents and agencies to respond to shortages effectively and efficiently.(b) Therefore, it is the purpose of this chapter to grant to the governor, or the governor's designee, and direct him or her to exercise authority to establish a state set-aside system for propane, middle distillates, motor gasoline, residual fuel oil, and aviation fuels. The authority granted under this chapter shall be exercised for the purpose of diminishing adverse impacts of shortages on Rhode Islanders by providing the state with the flexibility to respond to specific energy-related problems.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 158, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-81-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-81-3. Definitions.For the purpose of this chapter:(1) "Liquid fossil fuel" means heating oils, light and heavy diesel oil, motor gasoline, propane, butane, residual fuel oils, kerosene and aviation fuels.(2) "Prime supplier" means any individual, trustee, agency, partnership, association, corporation, company, municipality, political subdivision, or other legal entity, which makes the first sale of any liquid fossil fuel into the state distribution system for consumption within the state.(3) "Set-aside" means that amount of liquid fossil fuel not exceeding five percent (5%) of the prime supplier's monthly volume that shall be held for use by the state under the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 158, § 1.