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RI Gen L § 46-12.2-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-12 - Power of local governmental units to issue limited obligations payable from wastewater system revenues.

§ 46-12.2-12. Power of local governmental units to issue limited obligations payable from wastewater system revenues.(a) If required by the applicable loan agreement, and notwithstanding any general or special law or municipal charter to the contrary, local governmental obligations shall be issued as limited obligations payable solely from wastewater system revenues pledged to their payment in accordance with § 46-12.2-13. If required by the applicable loan agreement, local governmental obligations issued in accordance with this section shall also be general obligations of the local governmental unit and secured by a pledge of its full faith and credit. Notwithstanding § 45-12-2 or any general or special law or municipal charter to the contrary, all local governmental units shall have the power to issue local governmental obligations payable solely from wastewater system revenues pursuant to this section without limit as to amount, and the amount of principal and premium, if any, and interest on the obligations shall not be included in the computation of any limit on the indebtedness of the local governmental unit or on the total taxes which may be levied or assessed by the local governmental unit in any year or on any assessment, levy, or other charge made by the local governmental unit on any other political subdivision or instrumentality of the state. This chapter shall constitute the bond act for the issuance of the local governmental obligations payable solely from wastewater system revenues by local governmental units. Any local governmental obligations issued in accordance with this section that is payable solely from wastewater system revenues shall recite on its face that it is a limited obligation payable solely from wastewater system revenues pledged to its payment.(b) The issue of local governmental obligations in accordance with this section, the maturity or maturities and other terms thereof, the security therefor, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the local governmental unit in respect of the same shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter relating to the issue of local governmental obligations to the extent applicable and not inconsistent with this section.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-12.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-12.1 - Power of local governmental units to issue limited obligations payable from energy efficiency savings.

§ 46-12.2-12.1. Power of local governmental units to issue limited obligations payable from energy efficiency savings.(a) If required by the applicable loan agreement, and notwithstanding any general or special law or municipal charter to the contrary, local governmental obligations shall be issued as limited obligations payable solely from an appropriation of general revenues in an amount not to exceed the projected energy savings of the project. Notwithstanding § 45-12-2 or any general or special law or municipal charter to the contrary, all local governmental units shall have the power to issue such local governmental obligations pursuant to this section without limit as to amount, and the amount of principal and premium, if any, and interest on the obligations shall not be included in the computation of any limit on the indebtedness of the local governmental unit or on the total taxes which may be levied or assessed by the local governmental unit in any year or on any assessment, levy, or other charge made by the local governmental unit on any other political subdivision or instrumentality of the state. This section shall constitute the bond act for the issuance of such local governmental obligations by local governmental units. Any local governmental obligations issued in accordance with this section shall recite on its face that it is a limited obligation payable solely from an appropriation of general revenues in an amount not to exceed the projected energy savings pledged to its payment.(b) The issuance of local governmental obligations in accordance with this section, the maturity or maturities and other terms thereof, the security therefor, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and obligation of the local governmental unit in respect of the same shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter relating to the issue of local governmental obligations to the extent applicable and not inconsistent with this section.(c) A local government unit may appropriate general revenues on an annual basis to pay any local governmental obligation provided that an event of non-appropriation shall not be an event of default under any local governmental obligation.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 18; P.L. 2021, ch. 395, § 17, effective July 14, 2021.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-14.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-14.1 - Repealed.

§ 46-12.2-14.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 480, § 5, effective October 13, 2017.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-15 - Refunding bonds.

§ 46-12.2-15. Refunding bonds.The agency may issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying any of its bonds, issued pursuant to this chapter or chapter 24-18, at or prior to maturity or upon acceleration or redemption or purchase and retirement. Refunding bonds may be issued at such times at or prior to the maturity, redemption, or purchase and retirement of the refunded bonds as the board of directors deems to be in the interest of the agency. Refunding bonds may be issued in sufficient amounts to pay or provide for payment of the principal of the bonds being refunded, together with any redemption premium thereon, any interest or discount accrued or to accrue to the date of payment of the bonds, the costs of issuance of the refunding bonds, the expenses of paying, redeeming, or purchasing the bonds being refunded, the costs of holding and investing proceeds of refunding bonds pending payment, redemption, or purchase and reserves for debt service or other expenses from the proceeds of refunding bonds as may be required by a trust agreement securing the bonds. Pending application, the proceeds of the refunding bonds may be placed in escrow. The issue and sale of refunding bonds, the maturities, and other details thereof, the security therefor, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the agency in respect of the same shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter and chapter 24-18, as applicable, relating to the issue of bonds other than refunding bonds insofar as these chapters may be applicable.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-16 - Bonds eligible for investment.

§ 46-12.2-16. Bonds eligible for investment.Bonds issued by the agency under this chapter or chapter 24-18 and local governmental obligations issued hereunder are hereby made securities in which all public officers and agencies of the state and its political subdivisions, all insurance companies, trust companies in their commercial departments, savings banks, cooperative banks, banking associations, investment companies, executors, administrators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may properly invest funds, including capital in their control or belonging to them. The bonds and local governmental obligations are hereby made securities which may properly be deposited with and received by any state or municipal officer of any agency or political subdivision of the state for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the state or any political subdivision is now or may hereafter be authorized by law.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-17 - No additional consent required.

§ 46-12.2-17. No additional consent required.Except as provided in this section, bonds and local governmental obligations, and non-governmental obligations may be issued under this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24 without obtaining the consent of any executive office, department, division, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state or any political subdivision thereof, and without any other proceedings or the happening of any condition, or acts other than those proceedings, conditions, or acts which are specifically required therefor hereunder or under any applicable bond act, and the validity of and security for any bonds issued by the agency pursuant to this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24, and any local governmental obligations, and non-governmental obligations issued in accordance herewith, shall not be affected by the existence or nonexistence of any consent or other proceedings, conditions, or acts. Nothing in this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24 shall exempt the agency from the provisions of chapter 10.1 of title 42 entitled "Public Finance Management Board," and the Narragansett Bay commission shall not issue any bonds, notes, or other indebtedness without the approval of the division of public utilities as required by § 39-3-15.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 17.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-18 - Bonds not obligations of the state.

§ 46-12.2-18. Bonds not obligations of the state.Bonds issued by the agency under the provisions of this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24 shall not be deemed to be a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or of any of its political subdivisions, but shall be payable solely from the revenues, funds, assets, and other property of the agency from which they are made payable pursuant to this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24. Bonds issued by the agency under the provisions of this chapter and chapter 18 of title 24 shall recite that neither the state nor any political subdivisions thereof shall be obligated to pay the bonds, and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on the bonds. Further, every bond shall recite whether it is a general obligation of the agency, or a special obligation thereof payable solely from particular revenues, funds, assets, or other property pledged to its payment.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-19 - Lien status - Recording.

§ 46-12.2-19. Lien status — Recording.(a) Notwithstanding any provision of any other law, including the Uniform Commercial Code:(1) Any pledge or assignment of revenues of any kind, funds, loan agreements, local governmental obligations, property, or assets made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24 by the agency, or any local governmental unit hereunder, shall be valid and binding against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise, whether or not the parties have notice thereof, and shall be deemed continuously perfected from the time it is made;(2) No filing of any kind with respect to a pledge or assignment need be made under the Uniform Commercial Code, as amended, or otherwise;(3) Unless otherwise provided in the loan agreement, a pledge of revenues of any kind shall be deemed to include a pledge of any accounts or general intangibles from which the pledged revenues are derived, whether existing at the time of the pledge or thereafter coming into existence, and whether held at the time of the pledge or thereafter acquired by the agency or local governmental unit, and the proceeds of the accounts or general intangibles; and(4) The pledge of revenues of any kind, accounts, and general intangibles shall be subject to the lien of the pledge without delivery or segregation, and the lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding against all parties having claims of contract or tort or otherwise against the agency or local governmental unit.(b) A pledge of revenues of any kind under this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24 shall constitute a sufficient appropriation thereof for the purposes of any provision for appropriation, and the revenues may be applied as required by the pledge without further appropriation.(c) For the purposes of this section, the word "pledge" shall be construed to include the grant of a security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-20 - Bonds and local government obligations as investment securities.

§ 46-12.2-20. Bonds and local government obligations as investment securities.Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 18 of title 24, or any recitals in any bonds or local governmental obligations issued hereunder, all bonds and local governmental obligations shall be deemed to be investment securities under the Uniform Commercial Code.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-21 - Proceeds received by agency as trust funds.

§ 46-12.2-21. Proceeds received by agency as trust funds.All moneys received by the agency pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24, whether as proceeds from the issue of bonds or as revenues or otherwise, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in these chapters.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-22 - Tax exemption.

§ 46-12.2-22. Tax exemption.Bonds issued by the agency and local governmental obligations issued by any local governmental unit in accordance with this chapter or chapter 18 of title 24, their transfer and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall, at all times, be exempt from taxation by and within the state. The agency shall not be required to pay any taxes, assessments, or excises upon its income, existence, operation, or property.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-23 - Duration of agency - Termination.

§ 46-12.2-23. Duration of agency — Termination.The agency and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law; provided, however, that no such law shall take effect so long as the agency shall have bonds outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the payment or satisfaction thereof. Upon termination of the agency, the title to all funds and other properties owned by it, which remain after provision for the payment or satisfaction of all bonds of the agency, shall vest in the state. The obligations, debts, and liabilities of the agency shall be assumed by and imposed upon the state, and shall be transferred to the state general treasurer or to such other successor as the general assembly may designate.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-24 - Record keeping - Financial statements.

§ 46-12.2-24. Record keeping — Financial statements.The agency shall, at all times, keep full and accurate accounts of its receipts, expenditures, disbursements, assets, and liabilities which shall be open to inspection by any officer or duly appointed agent of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 148; P.L. 2005, ch. 316, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 320, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-24.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-24.1 - Reporting requirements.

§ 46-12.2-24.1. Reporting requirements.Within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, the agency shall submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the secretary of state of its activities during that fiscal year. The report shall provide: a summary of the agency's meetings including when the agency met, subjects addressed, decisions rendered and meeting minutes; a summary of the agency's actions including a listing of rules, regulations, or procedures adopted or amended, applications received for financial assistance for water pollution abatement projects, contracts or agreements entered into, applications and intended use plans submitted to federal agencies for capitalization grants, properties acquired or leased, and bonds issued; a synopsis of any complaints, suspensions, or other legal matters related to the authority of the agency; a consolidated financial statement of all funds received and disbursed by the agency including the source of and recipient of the funds which shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant firm; copies of audits or reports required under federal law; a listing of the staff and/or consultants employed by the agency; a listing of findings and recommendation derived from agency activities; and a summary of performance during the previous fiscal year including accomplishments, shortcomings and remedies. The report shall be posted as prescribed in § 42-20-8.2. The director of the department of administration shall be responsible for the enforcement of this provision.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 316, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 320, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-25 - Supplemental powers - Inconsistent laws.

§ 46-12.2-25. Supplemental powers — Inconsistent laws.The provisions of this chapter and chapter 19.16 of title 23, chapter 18 of title 24, and chapter 26.5 of title 39 shall be deemed to provide an additional, alternative, and complete method for accomplishing the purposes of these chapters, and shall be deemed and construed to be supplemental and additional to, and not in derogation of, powers conferred upon the agency, the department, and local governmental units by other laws; provided, however, that insofar as the provisions of these chapters are inconsistent with the provisions of any general or special law, municipal charter, administrative order or regulations, the provisions of these chapters shall be controlling. Any amounts appropriated by these chapters to the agency or the department shall be in addition to any other amounts appropriated to the agency or the department by any other law.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 20, § 2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 14, § 17.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-25.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-25.1 - Administrative procedures.

§ 46-12.2-25.1. Administrative procedures.The agency shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 259, § 3.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-26 - Compliance with federal law.

§ 46-12.2-26. Compliance with federal law.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the provisions of this chapter are limited to the extent required by applicable federal law.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.2-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.2 - Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank|Section 46-12.2-27 - Severability - Liberal construction.

§ 46-12.2-27. Severability — Liberal construction.The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision hereof shall be held invalid in any circumstances, any invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances. This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet any constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements. This chapter shall be construed liberally in aid of its purpose and legislative findings.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 303, § 2.
RI Gen L § 46-12.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.3 - The Environmental Injury Compensation Act|Section 46-12.3-1 - Proceedings for enforcement.

§ 46-12.3-1. Proceedings for enforcement.The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Venue shall exist in the county where the plaintiff is located or in Providence County, at the election of the plaintiff. A civil action may be instituted by the attorney general or by any person, corporation, partnership, or other business entity for damages sustained as a result of a violation of the provisions of chapter 9 or 9.1 of title 46, regarding the obligation of a vessel to have a licensed pilot on board prior to entering a navigable waterway of the state, or chapter 12 of title 46, regarding water pollution, or any violation of any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto by the owner, operator, and/or his or her or its agent of a seagoing vessel, as defined in § 46-9-2, or as a result of the negligence of the owner, operator, or agent.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 198, § 1.
RI Gen L § 46-12.3-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 46 - Waters and Navigation|Chapter 46-12.3 - The Environmental Injury Compensation Act|Section 46-12.3-2 - Strict liability.

§ 46-12.3-2. Strict liability.The owner, operator, and/or his or her or its agent of any seagoing vessel, as defined in § 46-9-2, entering the waters or waterways of this state who shall violate the provisions of chapter 9 or 9.1 of title 46, regarding the obligation of a vessel to have a licensed pilot on board prior to entering a navigable waterway of the state or chapter 12 of title 46, regarding water pollution or any violation of any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto, shall be strictly liable for any injury or damage resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to, damage or injury to the environment or natural resources of the state, injury to the person, property damage, or economic loss to any individual, corporation, partnership, or other business entity.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 198, § 1.