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RI Gen L § 34-47-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-47 - Aircraft Repair Liens|Section 34-47-3 - Procedure.

§ 34-47-3. Procedure.Any person entitled to a lien under this section shall, within sixty (60) days after last furnishing of labor, money, material, or supplies for the production of, altering, or repairing of the personal property, file in the office of the federal aviation administration aircraft registry a statement in writing verified by oath showing the amount of labor, money, material, or supplies furnished for the producing, storage, parking, servicing, altering, or repairing of the personal property, the name of the person for, and by whom labor, money, material, or supplies, was furnished, and specifying the registration number of the aircraft. Unless the person entitled to the lien files the statement within the time provided in this section, he or she is deemed to have waived his or her rights to the lien; provided, however, that the lien provided for in this section does not attach to any personal property after it has been purchased by an innocent purchaser for value, and has passed into his or her possession, unless the lien has been filed with the federal aviation administration aircraft registry before the property was purchased by the purchaser, or he or she has received written notice, from the party entitled to the lien, of his or her intention to file the lien.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 356, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-47-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-47 - Aircraft Repair Liens|Section 34-47-4 - Remedies reserved.

§ 34-47-4. Remedies reserved.Notwithstanding the provisions of § 34-47-3, whoever has a lien for money due him or her pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is entitled to enforce the lien pursuant to the provisions of chapter 35 of this title. The lien created by this chapter is in addition to any lien created by contract. Any contractual lien may be enforced by the same procedure as is provided in this chapter for the statutory lien, insofar as the contract does not provide otherwise. Any lien created by this chapter does not take priority over any and all prior liens which have been duly recorded and perfected.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 356, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-48-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-48 - Animal Liens|Section 34-48-1 - Lien on animals for their keep - Transfer of abandoned animals.

§ 34-48-1. Lien on animals for their keep — Transfer of abandoned animals.(a) When an agreement has been made between the owner of any animals, including, but not limited to, horses, birds and fish, and any person who keeps and feeds the animals, regarding the price of keeping, the animals shall be subject to a lien for the price of the keeping, in favor of the person keeping the animals; and the person keeping the animals may detain them until the debt is paid; and, if it is not paid within thirty (30) days after it is due, he or she may sell the animals, or so many as necessary at public auction, upon giving written notice to the owner of the time and place of the sale at least six (6) days before the sale, and apply the proceeds to the payment of any debts, returning the surplus, if any, to the owner.(b) A kennel, as defined in § 4-19-2, or a veterinary hospital which boards or grooms animals for nonmedical purposes, may transfer any abandoned animal in its custody to a Rhode Island licensed nonprofit animal rescue, animal shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or adoption organization which annually places ten (10) or more animals in private homes as pets. An animal shall be considered abandoned if the owner or keeper of the animal fails to retrieve the animal within thirty (30) days of the date the owner or keeper was scheduled to retrieve the animal. Prior to transferring the animal, the kennel or veterinary hospital shall give notice of its intention to do so to the owner or keeper at his or her last known address by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall allow a period of ten (10) days to elapse after the receipt is returned before transferring the animal. Each kennel and veterinary hospital shall post in a visible location the procedures provided for in this subsection and shall give a written notice of these procedures to any person who boards an animal at a kennel or with a veterinary hospital. Any nonprofit organization which receives an animal in accordance with the provisions of this subsection shall not be liable in any civil action brought by the previous owner or keeper of the animal for any subsequent transfer or disposal of the animal by the organization.History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 207, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 333, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-49-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-49 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act|Section 34-49-1 - Short title.

§ 34-49-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act."History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 76, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-49-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-49 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act|Section 34-49-2 - Definitions.

§ 34-49-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:(1) "Commercial real estate" means any real estate other than: (i) Real estate containing one to four (4) residential units; (ii) Real estate on which: (A) No buildings or structures are located; and (B) Which is zoned for single-family residential use; or (iii) Single-family residential units such as condominiums, townhouses, or homes singly or in a subdivision when sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed on a unit by unit basis, even though these units may be a part of a larger building or parcel of real estate containing more than four (4) residential units.(2) "Compensation" means fees, commissions, and any and all other compensation which may be due a real estate broker for performance of licensed services as defined in § 5-20-1 et seq.(3) "Real estate" and "real estate broker" are as defined in § 5-20.5-1 et seq.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 76, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-49-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-49 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act|Section 34-49-4 - Priority.

§ 34-49-4. Priority.Prior recorded liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances shall have priority over a real estate broker's lien. Such prior recorded liens, mortgages, and encumbrances shall include, without limitation, a mechanic's lien claim that is recorded prior to the real estate broker's notice of lien.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 76, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-49-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-49 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act|Section 34-49-5 - Escrow of disputed amounts.

§ 34-49-5. Escrow of disputed amounts.(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whenever a claim for lien has been filed with the appropriate land evidence records, and an escrow account is established either from the proceeds from the transaction, conveyance, or any other source of funds in an amount computed as one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount of the claim for lien, then the lien against the real estate shall be extinguished and immediately become a lien on the funds contained in the escrow account. Upon creation of such escrow, the lien claimant shall be required to provide and record a release of lien against the real estate within five (5) business days. In the event that the lien claimant fails to provide or record a release of lien, then the escrowee is hereby authorized to either: (1) Execute and record a release of lien; or (2) Pay into the registry of the superior court in the county where the land is located an amount equal to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount claimed in the notice of lien; or (3) In lieu of cash, deposit in the registry of the court the bond of a surety company licensed to do business in this state in the amount of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount claimed in the notice of lien. On proper proof of payment or deposit and on motion of the owner or lessee or tenant, any justice of the superior court shall enter ex parte, an order discharging and releasing the notice of lien and dismissing the cause as to the owner or lessee or tenant and as to all persons having any title, claim, lease, mortgage, attachment, or other lien or encumbrance, and upon entry of the order, the property shall be as if no notice of lien was recorded. Provided, however, that with respect to the escrowed funds and/or surety bond, proceeds the real estate broker's lien attaches to such escrowed funds and/or surety bond proceeds whichever applies;(b) The requirement to establish an escrow account or election to take measures described in subdivision (a)(2) or (a)(3) above, shall not be cause for any party to refuse to complete or close the transaction.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 69, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 76, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-49-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-49 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act|Section 34-49-6 - Dismissal of complaint for other cause.

§ 34-49-6. Dismissal of complaint for other cause.(a) If any person of interest, including, but not limited to the owner, claims that:(1) The notice of lien filed by a real estate broker in the land evidence records that the commercial real estate broker lien has not been filed or recorded in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter; or(2) That, for any other reason, a claimed real estate broker lien is invalid by reason or failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter, then, in such event, the person of interest may apply forthwith to the superior court, in the county where the land lies, for an order to show cause why the lien in question is invalid or otherwise void, that the basis of the lien is without probability of a judgment rendered in favor of the lienor. A mortgage holder or servicer is not a necessary party under this section and shall not be named as a party in any such application or order of notice.(b) An order of notice to appear and show cause why the relief demanded in the complaint should not be granted shall be served upon the necessary parties no later than one week prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. If the necessary parties cannot be found, such service may be made as the court shall direct. The application shall be made upon a verified complaint accompanied by other written proof of facts upon which the application is made. Upon granting or denying the application, the court shall enter an order or judgment as applicable on the matter involved.(c) Nothing herein shall affect the validity of, or otherwise modify or alter, the mortgage contract, nor otherwise affect, alter, or modify the mortgage holder's rights under § 34-28-16.1.History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 19, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 21, § 1.
RI Gen L § 34-49-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 34 - Property|Chapter 34-49 - Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act|Section 34-49-7 - Severability.

§ 34-49-7. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 19, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 21, § 1.
RI Gen L § 35-1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1 - Fiscal Functions of Department of Administration|Section 35-1-1 - Approval of agreements with federal agencies.

§ 35-1-1. Approval of agreements with federal agencies.No department or agency of the state shall enter into an agreement with a federal agency involving state funds without the approval of the director of the office of management and budget or his or her duly authorized agents.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 73; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 35-1-1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 6.
RI Gen L § 35-1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1 - Fiscal Functions of Department of Administration|Section 35-1-2 - Repealed.

§ 35-1-2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 75; P.L. 1947, ch. 1876, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 35-1-2; Repealed by P.L. 2006, ch. 246, art. 38, § 5, effective July 1, 2006.
RI Gen L § 35-1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1 - Fiscal Functions of Department of Administration|Section 35-1-3 - Succession to powers of previous officers.

§ 35-1-3. Succession to powers of previous officers.Wherever, in any general law, public law, or resolution of the general assembly, or in any document, record, instrument, or proceeding authorized by any law or resolution, the words "state auditor" or any reference to "state auditor" appears, or the words "deputy state auditor" appear, or the words "state commissioner of finance" and "state comptroller" appear, the words or reference shall be construed to mean the director of administration, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires.History of Section.G.L. 1923, ch. 45, § 1; P.L. 1929, ch. 1318, § 1; P.L. 1935, ch. 2187, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 7, § 42; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 35-1-3.
RI Gen L § 35-1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1 - Fiscal Functions of Department of Administration|Section 35-1-4 - Agencies subject to fiscal supervision.

§ 35-1-4. Agencies subject to fiscal supervision.The term "department and agency", as used in this title, shall be deemed to include and be interpreted to mean any department, division, board, commission, commissioner, committee, agent, officer, person, or institution for whom an appropriation is made, or who is authorized to expend or to collect money for the state.History of Section.P.L. 1927, ch. 981, § 11; P.L. 1935, ch. 2187, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 7, § 43; G.L. 1956, § 35-1-4.
RI Gen L § 35-1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1 - Fiscal Functions of Department of Administration|Section 35-1-5 - Quarterly financial reporting.

§ 35-1-5. Quarterly financial reporting.The director of administration shall direct the state controller to prepare and report quarterly financial statements regarding the financial condition of the state, including actual revenue collections compared to the estimates upon which the budget was based, and actual departmental expenditures and encumbrances compared to appropriations. Furthermore, the director shall direct the state budget officer to project on a quarterly basis the anticipated year end balance assuming current trends continue and that typical cyclical expenditure patterns prevail over the course of the year. A consolidated quarterly report incorporating the current status and projection shall be released to the public, with copies provided to the chairperson of the House Finance Committee, chairperson of the senate finance committee, house fiscal advisor, and senate fiscal advisor, within forty-five (45) calendar days of the end of each quarter.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 77, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 1, § 17.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-1 - Statement of intent.

§ 35-1.1-1. Statement of intent.The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive public finance and management system for the State of Rhode Island that manages a data-driven budget process; monitors state departments' and agencies' performance; improves the regulatory climate; and ensures accountability and transparency regarding the use of public funds and regulatory impact.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-2 - Establishment of the office of management and budget.

§ 35-1.1-2. Establishment of the office of management and budget.There is hereby established within the department of administration an office of management and budget. This office shall serve as the principal agency of the executive branch of state government for managing budgetary functions, regulatory review, performance management, internal audit, and federal grants management. In this capacity, the office shall:(1) Establish an in-depth form of data analysis within and between departments and agencies, creating a more informed process for resource allocation to best meet the needs of Rhode Island citizens;(2) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9];(3) Analyze the impact of proposed regulations on the public and state as required by chapters 64.13 and 35 of title 42;(4) Analyze federal budgetary issues and report on potential impacts to the state;(5) Coordinate the budget functions of the state with performance management objectives;(6) Maximize efficiencies in departments, agencies, advisory councils, and instrumentalities of the state by improving processes and prioritizing programs;(7) Be responsible for the internal audit function of state government and conduct audits of any state department, state agency, or private entity that is a recipient of state funding or state grants; provide management advisory and consulting services; or conduct investigations relative to the financial affairs or the efficiency of management, or both, of any state department or agency.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 7; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-3 - Director of management and budget - Appointment and responsibilities.

§ 35-1.1-3. Director of management and budget — Appointment and responsibilities.(a) Within the department of administration there shall be a director of management and budget who shall be appointed by the director of administration with the approval of the governor. The director shall be responsible to the governor and director of administration for supervising the office of management and budget and for managing and providing strategic leadership and direction to the budget officer, the performance management office, and the federal grants management office.(b) The director of management and budget shall be responsible to:(1) Oversee, coordinate, and manage the functions of the budget officer as set forth by chapter 3 of this title; program performance management as set forth by § 35-3-24.1; approval of agreements with federal agencies defined by § 35-3-25; and budgeting, appropriation, and receipt of federal monies as set forth by chapter 41 of title 42;(2) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9];(3) Oversee the director of regulatory reform as set forth by § 42-64.13-6;(4) Maximize the indirect cost recoveries by state agencies set forth by § 35-4-23.1; and(5) Undertake a comprehensive review and inventory of all reports filed by the executive office and agencies of the state with the general assembly. The inventory should include, but not be limited to: the type, title, and summary of reports; the author(s) of the reports; the specific audience of the reports; and a schedule of the reports' release. The inventory shall be presented to the general assembly as part of the budget submission on a yearly basis. The office of management and budget shall also make recommendations to consolidate, modernize the reports, and to make recommendations for elimination or expansion of each report.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5; P.L. 2013, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 209, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 54; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-4 - Offices and functions assigned to the office of management and budget - Powers and duties.

§ 35-1.1-4. Offices and functions assigned to the office of management and budget — Powers and duties.(a) The offices assigned to the office of management and budget include the budget office, the office of regulatory reform, the performance management office, and the office of internal audit.(b) The offices assigned to the office of management and budget shall:(1) Exercise their respective powers and duties in accordance with their statutory authority and the general policy established by the governor or by the director acting on behalf of the governor or in accordance with the powers and authorities conferred upon the director by this chapter;(2) Provide such assistance or resources as may be requested or required by the governor and/or the director;(3) Provide such records and information as may be requested or required by the governor and/or the director, to the extent allowed under the provisions of any applicable general or public law, regulation, or agreement relating to the confidentiality, privacy, or disclosure of such records or information; and(c) Except as provided herein, no provision of this chapter or application thereof shall be construed to limit or otherwise restrict the budget officer from fulfilling any statutory requirement or complying with any valid rule or regulation.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 7; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-6 - Office of management and budget expenses.

§ 35-1.1-6. Office of management and budget expenses.(a) There is created a restricted receipt account for the office of management and budget to be known as OMB administrative expense account. Payments from the account shall be limited to expenses for administrative oversight and management of federal and state funds received by the state agencies.(b) All amounts deposited in the office of management and budget accounts shall be exempt from the indirect cost recovery provisions of § 35-4-27.(c) The office of management and budget is authorized to receive indirect costs on federal funds to cover oversight expenses.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-7 - Appointment of employees.

§ 35-1.1-7. Appointment of employees.The director of administration, subject to the provisions of applicable state law, shall be the appointing authority for all employees of the office of management and budget. The director of administration may delegate this function to such subordinate officers and employees of the office as may to him or her seem feasible or desirable.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5.
RI Gen L § 35-1.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 35 - Public Finance|Chapter 35-1.1 - Office of Management and Budget|Section 35-1.1-8 - Appropriations and disbursements.

§ 35-1.1-8. Appropriations and disbursements.The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or sums, or so much thereof as may from time to time be required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the director of the office of management and budget, or his or her designee.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 5.