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RI Gen L § 42-116-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation|Section 42-116-41 - Loan portfolio valuation.

§ 42-116-41. Loan portfolio valuation.(a) On or before the winter meeting of the performance review committee, the corporation shall submit to the committee an assessment of the current market value of the remaining loans and real estate owned. This assessment shall contain a profile of the portfolio in sufficient detail to permit an informal valuation by an investor. The assessment shall report the known transactions involving similar portfolios, which have been reported in the publications that report the results of auctions or sales of similar portfolios and provide an analysis to the potential market reception of a theoretical decision by the corporation to invite bids to sell the portfolio.(b) The portfolio profile will include a stratification of loans by performance status and collateral type. Data will include the number of loans in each classification, the aggregate principal balance, the "Legal Balance", the dollar weighted average rate of interest, dollar weighted average delinquencies, and the dollar weighted average maturity. The profile is to be consistent with those of similar portfolios, which are offered by lenders to investors in the institutional investment market.(c) Should comparable information provided be inconclusive as to the current market value of the portfolio, the committee may recommend to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporations' board of directors that the corporation seek an informal review of the potential value of the portfolio by an investor within one hundred twenty (120) days of the committee's winter meeting.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 53.
RI Gen L § 42-117-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-1 - Short title.

§ 42-117-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Expedited Permit Process Act".History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 42-117-2. Legislative findings.(a) It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition of substantial and persistent unemployment and under employment which causes hardship to many individuals and families, wastes vital human resources, increases the public assistance burdens of the state, impairs the security of family life, prevents many of our youths from continuing their education, impedes the economic and physical development of municipalities, and adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of our state.(b) It is declared to be the policy of the state to promote a vigorous and growing economy, to prevent economic stagnation, and to encourage the creation of new job opportunities in order to ameliorate the hazards of unemployment and underemployment, reduce the level of public assistance, increase revenues to the state and its municipalities, and to achieve a stable diversified economy.(c) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism for business and industry to secure any necessary licenses or permits, without waiving the lawful conditions of the license or permits, in an expeditious manner.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-117-3. Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:(1) "Economic development corporation" is the Rhode Island economic development corporation set forth in § 42-64-4.(2) "Person" means any natural person, company, corporation, partnership, or any type of business entity.(3) "Project of critical economic concern" means an undertaking designated by the economic development corporation to be significant, in its operational stage, by its ability to enhance, promote and encourage business, commerce, and industry in Rhode Island and to stimulate jobs and relieve underemployment and unemployment in Rhode Island.(4) "State agency" means any office, department, board, commission, bureau, division, authority, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-4 - Request for status as a project of critical economic concern.

§ 42-117-4. Request for status as a project of critical economic concern.A person through the governor may apply to the Rhode Island economic development corporation and request that his or her project be classified as a project of critical economic concern. The Rhode Island economic development corporation shall render a written decision on the request within forty-five (45) days of the filing and receipt of the request. If the project is found to be a project of critical economic concern, the Rhode Island economic development corporation may issue a certificate of critical economic concern. A certificate of critical economic concern shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance. However, a certificate of critical economic concern may be extended for an additional period of two (2) years at the discretion of the executive director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 477, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-5 - Filing of certificate.

§ 42-117-5. Filing of certificate.A person shall file the certificate of critical economic concern with the appropriate state agency that has licensing or permitting authority over the project. A person must file the certificate of critical economic concern at the time of filing the necessary permit application(s) required for the project with the state agency. The state agency shall give priority to the project of critical economic concern in the handling and processing of the application.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-6 - Action by state agency.

§ 42-117-6. Action by state agency.(a) Within three (3) months of the submission of a substantially complete application, the state agency must render a written report on the status of the application. The report shall contain information, which will enable the person to make a sound business decision as to whether or not to pursue the application. The report shall be sent to the applicant.(b) If the application is not granted, then the state agency shall on the fourth, fifth, and sixth months of the anniversary of submission render a written report on the status of the application. If at the end of the sixth month, a decision has not been rendered on the application, then, in addition to the applicant, a copy of the written report shall be rendered monthly thereafter to the governor and the Rhode Island economic development corporation until a decision to accept or reject the application has been made.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-7 - Permitting or licensing requirements.

§ 42-117-7. Permitting or licensing requirements.The issuance of and the filing of a certificate of critical economic concern does not constitute, and shall not be considered, a waiver of any element, rule, regulation, or statute upon which the license or permit is granted.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-8 - Rules and regulations.

§ 42-117-8. Rules and regulations.Each state agency and the Rhode Island economic development corporation shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 35 of this title to implement this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-117-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process|Section 42-117-9 - Coal burning power plants - Exemption.

§ 42-117-9. Coal burning power plants — Exemption.The provisions of this chapter do not apply to applications arising from or related to coal burning power plants.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 477, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-118-1 - 42-118-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-118 - Commission on Professional Boxing, Wrestling, and Kick Boxing|Section 42-118-1 - 42-118-3 - [Transferred.]

§ 42-118-1 — 42-118-3. [Transferred.]
RI Gen L § 42-119-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-1 - Creation.

§ 42-119-1. Creation.There is created a Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls, which shall consist of twenty-six (26) members. Members shall be representative of the general public reflecting a broad spectrum of women from all socioeconomic, multi-cultural, and demographic segments as well as various departments of state government consistent with the purpose of this chapter. Members shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-119-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-2 - Purpose.

§ 42-119-2. Purpose.The purpose of the commission is to advance women and girls toward full equity in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities for all women. The commission shall study, make recommendations, and promote constructive action on issues related to women which include, but are not limited to, the following: economic development, education, employment, health, legal rights, political participation, and the quality of individual and family life.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-119-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-3 - Areas of responsibility.

§ 42-119-3. Areas of responsibility.The commission has the following responsibilities:(1) Advise and submit recommendations to the governor and the general assembly on issues relating to women;(2) Gather and disseminate information to women and/or the general public on issues relating to women;(3) Develop and/or support programs and services for women consistent with the purpose of the commission;(4) Collaborate and/or partner with concerned organizations, groups, and state departments on issues of common concern;(5) Educate and encourage women to exercise the right to vote, encourage candidacy for public office and promote appointment of qualified women to boards, commissions, and government positions at all levels;(6) Evaluate, monitor, and propose federal and state legislation and advise legislators on issues relating to women; and(7) Advocate for women's equity in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-119-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-4 - Selection criteria.

§ 42-119-4. Selection criteria.The commission shall be appointed in the following manner:(1) The governor shall appoint twelve (12) members for three (3) year terms on a staggered basis with four (4) appointed each year. Terms shall be effective July 1;(2) The president of the senate shall appoint three (3) senators, not more than two (2) from the same political party;(3) The speaker of the house shall appoint three (3) representatives, not more than two (2) from the same political party;(4) Consistent with the purpose, the commission shall designate eight (8) state department directors who shall each appoint one commissioner for a three (3) year term on a staggered basis effective July 1;(5) Reappointments can be made and any vacancies shall be filled consistent with initial appointments. All appointees shall have a commitment to working with issues relating to women.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 131; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 54.
RI Gen L § 42-119-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-5 - Survival of lawful activities.

§ 42-119-5. Survival of lawful activities.Action taken, rules, regulations, or standards adopted by the permanent advisory commission on women prior to July 1, 1992, in accordance with authority under resolution No. 84 of the 1970 acts and resolves and subsequent executive order and general assembly action, shall automatically continue with the same force and effect as if the action or adoption had taken place after July 1, 1992.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-119-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-6 - Accountability.

§ 42-119-6. Accountability.The commission shall make an annual report to the governor and the general assembly on all activities undertaken in fulfilling its purpose and responsibilities.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-119-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-7 - Grants and gifts.

§ 42-119-7. Grants and gifts.The commission is empowered to apply for and receive, from any federal, state, or local agency, private foundation or from any individual, any grants, appropriations, or gifts which shall be deposited as restricted revenues. Appropriations shall be utilized in order to carry out the purpose of this commission.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 146; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-119-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-8 - Cooperation.

§ 42-119-8. Cooperation.All departments, boards, and agencies of the state shall cooperate with the commission and furnish any advice and information, documentary and otherwise, that may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-119-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls|Section 42-119-9 - Severability.

§ 42-119-9. Severability.If any provision or part of this chapter, or application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions of this chapter and the application of those provisions to any other person or persons or circumstances, other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected by that invalidity.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-120-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-120 - American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-120-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-120-1. Commission established.There shall be an American and Cape Verdean cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdeans and Cape Verdean-Americans and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 476, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 132.
RI Gen L § 42-120-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-120 - American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-120-2 - Terms of office - Chairperson.

§ 42-120-2. 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. 1992, ch. 476, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-120-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-120 - American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-120-3 - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-120-3. Authority to accept grants.In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the commission is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency of the United States government and the commission, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform these acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States or any agency of the United States government as may be necessary in the manner and degree as shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the state. The proceeds of grants received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and by deposited by him or her in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of those grants.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 476, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-121-1 - 42-121-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-121 - Tipping Fee Commission|Section 42-121-1 - 42-121-7 - Repealed.

§ 42-121-1 — 42-121-7. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-122-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993|Section 42-122-1 - Title.

§ 42-122-1. Title.This chapter shall be titled the "Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993".History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-122-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993|Section 42-122-2 - Purposes.

§ 42-122-2. Purposes.(a) To provide the highest level of protection to the state's most environmentally sensitive natural areas;(b) To promote the health and welfare of the people of Rhode Island by promoting the preservation of areas of unique natural interest for scientific, educational, recreational, cultural, and scenic purposes as a link to the state's heritage; and(c) To allow significant public and privately owned lands of critical environmental concern to be designated as natural area preserves.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-122-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993|Section 42-122-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-122-3. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Director" means the director of the department of environmental management of the state of Rhode Island.(2) "Natural area preserve" means areas of most environmentally sensitive land and/or water containing habitat suitable for plant or animal life or geological features of biological, scientific, educational, geological, paleontological, or scenic value worthy of preservation in its natural condition which has been approved by the director.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-122-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993|Section 42-122-4 - System of natural area preserves.

§ 42-122-4. System of natural area preserves.The director shall establish a system of natural area preserves and shall have the responsibility as set forth in this chapter for selection of all natural area preserves within the system, and shall ensure that these preserves are maintained in as natural and wild a state as is consistent with educational, scientific, biological, geological, paleontological, and scenic purposes. The director shall ensure the use of natural area preserves for research and other purposes consistent with the intent of this chapter. The director may adopt regulations for establishing and managing the natural area preserve system including, but not limited to, procedures for the adoption and revision of a management plan for each designated natural area preserve.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-122-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993|Section 42-122-5 - Procedure for designation of non-state owned land as a natural area preserve.

§ 42-122-5. Procedure for designation of non-state owned land as a natural area preserve.(a) The director may approve non-state owned land as a natural area preserve only upon the recommendation of the natural heritage preservation commission (established under § 42-17.5-4) and only after a public hearing and upon notice. The notice required under this section shall set forth a description of the proposed action, including a description of the land to be offered, and the time and place of the hearing. The notice shall conform to the requirements of § 42-35-1 et seq.(b) The natural heritage preservation commission shall review requests from municipalities, private land conservation organizations, and private landowners desiring designation of a parcel of land as a natural area preserve, and make recommendations to the director. Any request must include the written consent of the private landowner before any review shall commence. In making recommendations, it shall be guided by the natural heritage program and other relevant sources of information about critical environmental resources. The natural heritage preservation commission may also, on its own initiative, make recommendations for designation of areas to the director.(c) To be designated a natural area preserve the property owner must voluntarily grant to the state of Rhode Island a conservation easement, which shall include the reasons for the designation, and prepare a management plan for the preserve that defines the methods by which the educational, scientific, biological, geological, paleontological, and/or scenic purposes of the designation shall be carried out. The conservation easement shall be recorded in the land evidence records in the city or town where the parcel is located.(d) In areas under the jurisdiction of the coastal resource management council (CRMC), the director shall coordinate with the CRMC areas to be proposed for inclusion within the program.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.