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RI Gen L § 42-81-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-4 - Authority.

§ 42-81-4. Authority.The governor, or the governor's designee, shall promulgate any rules and regulations he or she deems essential to the development, implementation, and administration of a petroleum set-aside system and shall have the authority to establish that system. The petroleum set-aside system established under the authority of this chapter shall not go into effect in whole or in part except where the federal government terminates, suspends, or fails to implement all or part of the federal petroleum allocation program. The governor, or the governor's designee, shall implement only that portion of the state set-aside program necessary to prevent and alleviate any energy hardship or shortage. Rules and regulations established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall direct that prime suppliers of petroleum shall set aside an amount, as determined by the governor or the governor's designee, of liquid fossil fuel which shall be a percentage not to exceed five percent (5%) of the monthly volume of liquid fossil fuels which prime suppliers intend to sell into the state distribution system for consumption within the state.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 158, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-81-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-5 - Provisions.

§ 42-81-5. Provisions.Rules and regulations as promulgated under provisions of this chapter shall provide that:(1) A prime supplier inform the governor, or the governor's designee, each month of the monthly volume of each product subject to fuel set-aside which is intended to be sold into the state distribution system for consumption within the state, provided the governor, or the governor's designee, determines that the information is needed.(2) The governor, or the governor's designee, shall notify each prime supplier of the monthly fuel set-aside percentage applicable to each product subject to fuel set-aside. The governor, or the governor's designee, may review and revise the percentages from time to time as he or she deems appropriate.(3) The amount of fuel to be set aside for a particular month cannot be accumulated or deferred; it shall be made available from stocks of prime suppliers, whether directly or through distributors.(4) Procedures shall be established for making an application for an allocation from the fuel set-aside reserves and for approval or disapproval of the application by the governor, or the governor's designee.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 158, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-81-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-6 - Penalties.

§ 42-81-6. Penalties.Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto, shall be liable to the people of the state for a civil penalty in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) for every violation.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 158, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-81-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-81 - Petroleum Allocation Act|Section 42-81-7 - Enforcement.

§ 42-81-7. Enforcement.Enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall rest with the department of the attorney general which department shall bring action in any court of competent jurisdiction.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 157, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-1 - Statement of legislative purpose.

§ 42-82-1. Statement of legislative purpose.(a) The general assembly recognizes that land suitable for food production in the state has become an extremely scarce and valuable resource. The amount of good farmland has declined so dramatically that unless a comprehensive program is initiated by the state to preserve what remains it will be lost forever. It is in the best interest of the people that the state identify and acquire the development rights to the remaining land most endangered by development so as to maintain farming, productive open spaces, and ground water recharge areas.(b) The general assembly finds that productive farmland is being converted to other uses because its development value at present far exceeds its value for agricultural purposes; that agriculture is an important part of the state's economy, environment, and quality of life; and that local food production will become increasingly important to the people of the state. It also finds that agricultural preservation will allow more orderly development and permit the cities and towns to plan for and provide services more adequately and at lower cost. Therefore, the general assembly establishes an agricultural lands preservation commission to conduct the inventory and acquisition of development rights to farmland in this state.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-2 - Definitions.

§ 42-82-2. Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates a different meaning or intent:(1) "Agricultural land" means any land in the state of five (5) contiguous acres or larger that is suitable for agriculture by reference to soil type, existing use for agricultural purposes and other criteria to be developed by the commission and may include adjacent pastures, ponds, natural drainage areas and other adjacent areas which the commission deems necessary for farm operations;(2) "Agricultural lands preservation commission" or "commission" means the commission established pursuant to § 42-82-3;(3) "Agricultural operation" means any individual, partnership or corporation that complies with §§ 44-27-3 and 2-1-22(j) and produces and distributes a commercial food, feed, fiber or horticultural product.(4) "Cost," when used with reference to acquisition of development rights, means as of any particular date the cost subsequently incurred of purchasing the development rights, property rights and all other necessary expenses incident to planning, financing, and implementing the provisions of this chapter;(5) "Development rights" means the rights of the fee simple owner to develop, construct on, divide, sell, lease, or otherwise change the property in such a way as to render the land unsuitable for agriculture; this includes the exercise of the owner's rights to sell or grant easements or rights of way, or to sell the mineral or water rights or other rights if by that exercise the use of the land as productive agricultural land is diminished; but does not include the rights of the owner to sell, lease, or otherwise improve the agricultural land to preserve, maintain, operate, or continue the land as agricultural land or all other customary rights and privileges of ownership, including the right to privacy. Specific restrictions to farm-related development shall be formulated by the commission for each parcel of land to which the development rights are purchased and appended to the covenant at the time of its making.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 229, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 132, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-4 - Powers of commission.

§ 42-82-4. Powers of commission.The commission has the power to:(1) Retain by contract or employ counsel, auditors, engineers, appraisers, private consultants and advisors, or other personnel needed to provide necessary services;(2) Conduct hearings, examinations, and investigations as may be necessary and appropriate to the conduct of its operations and the fulfillment of its responsibilities;(3) Obtain access to public records and apply for the process of subpoena, if necessary, to produce books, papers, records, and other data;(4) Purchase, receive by gift, or otherwise acquire development rights;(5) Accept gifts, grants or loans of funds, property, or services from any source, public or private, and comply, subject to the provisions of this chapter, with the terms and conditions thereof;(6) Accept from a federal agency loans or grants for use in carrying out its purposes and enter into agreement with an agency respecting those loans or grants; and(7) Otherwise do all things necessary for the performance of its duties, the fulfillment of its obligations and the conduct of its business.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-6 - Use of eminent domain against designated land.

§ 42-82-6. Use of eminent domain against designated land.Any state or local agency must demonstrate extreme need and the lack of any viable alternative before exercising a right of eminent domain over any farmland to which the development rights have been purchased by the commission on behalf of the state, or which has been designated as agricultural land in the agricultural land preservation program by the commission. The agency will file a separate report with the commission showing the necessity of condemning this land. The report must be endorsed by the governor after public hearings. If the commission feels that cause has not been adequately demonstrated, it shall have recourse to the superior court for a decision on the matter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-7 - Bonds authorized - Maturity - Certification and execution.

§ 42-82-7. Bonds authorized — Maturity — Certification and execution.(a) The general treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered, with the approval of the governor and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to issue from time to time bonds in the name and behalf of the state and in amounts that may be specified in an amount not to exceed two million dollars ($2,000,000) from time to time by the governor to be designated as "agricultural lands preservation commission loan of 1981." Bonds shall be in denominations of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each or multiples thereof, and shall be payable in any coin or currency of the United States which at the time of payment shall be legal tender for public or private debts. Bonds shall bear a date or dates, mature at a time or times not exceeding twenty (20) years from their respective date of issue, bear interest payable semiannually at a rate or different varying rates, be payable at a time or times, at a place or places, be subject to terms of recall or redemption, with or without premium, be in a form with or without interest coupons attached carrying a registration, conversion, re-conversion, transfer, debt requirement, acceleration and other provisions that may be fixed by the general treasurer, with the approval of the governor, upon each issue of the bonds at the time of each issue.(b) Whenever the governor shall approve the issuance of bonds he or she shall certify the approval to the secretary of state; the general treasurer shall countersign the bonds and affix the seal of the state. The approval of the governor shall be endorsed on each bond so approved with a facsimile of his or her signature.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-8 - Agricultural lands preservation fund.

§ 42-82-8. Agricultural lands preservation fund.The general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds of the sale of the bonds including any premium or premiums and any accrued interest which may be received from the sale of the bonds, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept, in the amount to be known as "agricultural lands preservation fund" to be used as follows:(1) For the purposes of § 42-82-5;(2) As prescribed in § 42-82-12 in the case of premiums or accrued interest; and(3) In the event that the amount received from the sale of the bonds exceeds the amount necessary for the planning for or purchase of development rights to farmland, the surplus shall be used to the extent possible to retire the bonds as they may become due.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-9 - Temporary notes.

§ 42-82-9. Temporary notes.(a) The general treasurer is authorized and empowered, with the approval of the governor, and in accordance with provisions of this chapter, to borrow upon temporary notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, from time to time, in the name and behalf of the state, sums of money for the purposes set forth in §§ 42-82-4 and 42-82-5.(b) The notes shall be signed by the general treasurer and countersigned by the secretary of state and shall be issued at a time or times in any amounts, at any rates of interest, with any provisions of prepayment, with or without premium, acceleration, and other terms that may be fixed by the general treasurer, with the approval of the governor.(c) The notes may be issued from time to time for periods not exceeding two (2) years and may be refunded or renewed from time to time by the issue of other notes for periods not exceeding two (2) years, but the notes, including all refundings and renewals, shall bear maturity dates not later than five (5) years from the date of each original issue. The total sum of the terms of the notes plus the term of the bonds, which the issuance of the notes anticipate, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) years in duration.(d) The proceeds of the sale of the notes, inclusive of any premiums and any accrued interest which may be received from the sale of the notes, shall be applied to the purposes for which the notes are issued and shall be deposited by the general treasurer in the account described in § 42-82-8.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-10 - Advances from general fund in anticipation of the issue of notes or bonds.

§ 42-82-10. Advances from general fund in anticipation of the issue of notes or bonds.The general treasurer is authorized from time to time, with the approval of the governor, in the anticipation of the issue of notes or bonds under the authority of this chapter, to advance to the fund to be used for the purposes specified in § 42-82-8, any funds of the state not specifically held for any purpose; provided, however, that all of the advances shall be returned to the general fund upon the receipt by the fund of proceeds from the issue of notes or bonds.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-11 - Bonds and notes tax exempt general obligation of state.

§ 42-82-11. Bonds and notes tax exempt general obligation of state.All bonds and notes issued under the authority of this chapter shall be exempt from taxation in the state and shall be general obligations of the state, and the full faith and credit of the state are hereby pledged for the due payment of the principal and the interest on each bond and note as the principal and interest shall become due.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-12 - Terms and conditions of sales - Applications of premiums and accrued interest - Validity not affected by change in office.

§ 42-82-12. Terms and conditions of sales — Applications of premiums and accrued interest — Validity not affected by change in office.(a) Any bond or note issued under the authority of this chapter shall be sold from time to time at not less than the principal amount of the bond or note on any terms and conditions as the general treasurer, with the approval of the governor, shall deem to be for the best interest of the state. The purchaser of any bond or note shall pay accrued interest to the date of delivery of the bond or note.(b) Any premium or accrued interest which may be received as the result of the sale of the bonds or notes shall be applied to the payment of debt service costs.(c) Any bonds or notes issued under the provisions of this chapter and coupons on any bonds, if properly executed by the manual or facsimile signature, as the case may be, of officers of the state in office on the date of execution shall be valid and binding according to their tenor, notwithstanding that before the delivery of bonds, notes or coupons and payment for these, any or all officers shall for any reason have ceased to hold office.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-13 - Investment of receipt pending expenditures.

§ 42-82-13. Investment of receipt pending expenditures.All moneys in the fund not immediately required for payment pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be invested by the state investment commission, as established by chapter 10 of title 35, pursuant to the provisions of that chapter; provided, however, that the securities in which the fund is invested shall remain a part of the funds as shall other securities for which the investment may from time to time, pursuant to that chapter, be exchanged; and provided, further, that the income from that investment shall become part of the fund, and shall be used to the extent possible to pay debt service costs.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-14 - Amortization.

§ 42-82-14. Amortization.For the purpose of paying any expenses incurred by the general treasurer in the issuance of the bonds or notes under the authority of this chapter, and any interest and any principal becoming payable from time to time on the bonds or notes issued under the authority of this chapter and then outstanding, the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the expenses, interest, and principal out of the fund. In the event that the amount available in the fund is not sufficient for this purpose, a sum sufficient is hereby annually appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the payment of the expenses, interest, and principal.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-82-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-15 - Repealed.

§ 42-82-15. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-82-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-16 - Charges for utility extension.

§ 42-82-16. Charges for utility extension.(a) No city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation may assess the owner of an agricultural operation having frontage on a public roadway for the extension of water and sewer utilities past the property.(b) The owner of the agricultural operation may only be charged if the owner has requested the utility extension. The agricultural operation may tie into any utility extension made past that property for the normal cost of tie-in and no cost for the infrastructure improvement except for its base usable charge. The protection afforded by this section shall be null and void and the assessments made if the owner of the agricultural operation develops or sells to other than a qualifying agricultural operation the property or farmland within twenty (20) years of the date the utility extensions were operational.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 132, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 42-82-17.
RI Gen L § 42-82-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-82 - Farmland Preservation Act|Section 42-82-17 - Severability.

§ 42-82-17. Severability.If any provisions of this chapter or of any rule, regulation or order made under this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter, rule, regulation or order, and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected. The invalidity of any section or sections or parts of any section or sections of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this chapter, and it is declared to be the legislative intent that this chapter would have been enacted if those invalid parts had not been included in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 299, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-82-16.
RI Gen L § 42-83-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-83 - American and Polish Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-83-1 - Commission established.

§ 42-83-1. Commission established.There shall be an American and Polish cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Polish 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 Polish and American people; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as the social and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish or promote Polish language programs in the schools of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 120, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 118.
RI Gen L § 42-83-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-83 - American and Polish Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-83-2 - Terms of office.

§ 42-83-2. Terms of office.The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except that, of the three (3) members originally appointed by each of the appointing authorities, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of three (3) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 120, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-83-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-83 - American and Polish Cultural Exchange Commission|Section 42-83-3 - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-83-3. 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 such acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States of America or any agency of the United States government that may be necessary in any manner and degree that 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 him or her deposited in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of the grants.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 118, § 4.