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RI Gen L § 42-30.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-11 - Notarial act under federal authority.

§ 42-30.1-11. Notarial act under federal authority.(a) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by:(1) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court;(2) An individual in military service, or performing duties under the authority of military service, who is authorized to perform notarial acts under federal law;(3) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the United States Department of State for performing notarial acts overseas; or(4) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform the notarial act.(b) The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.(c) The signature and title of an officer described in subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), or (a)(3) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-12 - Foreign notarial act.

§ 42-30.1-12. Foreign notarial act.(a) In this section, "foreign state" means a government other than the United States of America or a state not including the state of Rhode Island.(b) If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state, the act has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.(c) If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appears in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.(d) The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in subsection (c) of this section are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and the individual holds the designated title.(e) A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the United States Department of State as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-13 - Official stamp.

§ 42-30.1-13. Official stamp.The official stamp of a notary public must:(1) Include the notary public's name, the words "notary public," jurisdiction, and other information required by the rules of the commissioning agency; and(2) Be capable of being copied together with the record to which it is affixed or attached or with which it is logically associated;(3) This section shall not preclude a notarial officer who is a member of the general assembly in this state from notarizing a document without the use of a stamp on the floor of the general assembly during open session.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-14 - Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record - Selection of technology.

§ 42-30.1-14. Notification regarding performance of notarial act on electronic record — Selection of technology.(a) A notary public may select one or more tamper-evident technologies to perform notarial acts with respect to electronic records. A person may not require a notary public to perform a notarial act with respect to an electronic record with a technology that the notary public has not selected.(b) Before a notary public performs the notary public's initial notarial act with respect to an electronic record, a notary public shall notify the commissioning agency that the notary public will be performing notarial acts with respect to electronic records and identify the technology the notary public intends to use. If the commissioning agency has established standards for approval of technology, the technology must conform to the standards. If the technology conforms to the standards, the commissioning agency shall approve the use of the technology.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-16 - Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition commission of notary public.

§ 42-30.1-16. Grounds to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition commission of notary public.(a) The commissioning officer may deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or impose a condition on a commission as notary public for any act or omission that demonstrates the individual lacks the honesty, integrity, competence, or reliability to act as a notary public, including without limitation:(1) Failure to comply with this chapter;(2) A fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful misstatement or omission in the application for a commission as a notary public submitted to the commissioning officer and/or agency;(3) A conviction of the applicant or notary public of any crime that involves fraud, dishonesty, or deceit; provided that in determining whether to deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or condition the commission, the commissioning officer shall consider such factors as the seriousness of the crime; whether the crime relates directly to the training and skills needed for the commission of a notary public; how much time has elapsed since the crime was committed; and the applicant's actions and conduct since the crime was committed;(4) A finding against, or admission of liability by, the applicant or notary public in any legal proceeding or disciplinary action based on the applicant's or notary public's fraud, dishonesty, or deceit;(5) Use of false or misleading advertising or representation by the notary public representing that the notary public has a duty, right, or privilege that the notary public does not have;(6) Denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension, or conditioning of a notary public commission in another state; or(7) Termination or revocation of a certificate of admission to the Rhode Island bar or a certificate of public accountancy.(b) If the commissioning officer denies, refuses to renew, revokes, suspends, or imposes conditions on a commission as a notary public, the applicant or notary public is entitled to timely notice and hearing in accordance with chapter 35 of this title.(c) The authority of the commissioning officer to deny, refuse to renew, suspend, revoke, or impose conditions on a commission as a notary public does not prevent a person from seeking and obtaining other criminal or civil remedies provided by law.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-17 - Database of notaries public.

§ 42-30.1-17. Database of notaries public.The commissioning agency shall maintain an electronic database of notaries public:(1) Through which a person may verify the authority of a notary public to perform notarial acts; and(2) That indicates whether a notary public has notified the commissioning agency that the notary public will be performing notarial acts on electronic records.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-18 - Prohibited acts.

§ 42-30.1-18. Prohibited acts.(a) A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to:(1) Assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law;(2) Act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters;(3) Represent a person in a judicial or administrative proceeding relating to immigration to the United States, United States citizenship, or related matters; or(4) Receive compensation for performing any of the activities listed in this subsection.(b) A notary public may not engage in false or deceptive advertising.(c) A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, may not use the term "notario" or "notario publico."(d) A notary public, other than an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, may not advertise or represent that the notary public may assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice, or otherwise practice law. If a notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state in any manner advertises or represents that the notary public offers notarial services, whether orally or in a record, including broadcast media, print media, and the internet, the notary public shall include the following statement, or an alternate statement authorized or required by the commissioning agency, in the advertisement or representation, prominently and in each language used in the advertisement or representation: "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. I am not licensed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities." If the form of advertisement or representation is not broadcast media, print media, or the internet and does not permit inclusion of the statement required by this subsection because of size, it must be displayed prominently or provided at the place of performance of the notarial act before the notarial act is performed.(e) Except as otherwise allowed by law, a notary public may not withhold access to, or possession of, an original record provided by a person that seeks performance of a notarial act by the notary public.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-19 - Validity of notarial acts.

§ 42-30.1-19. Validity of notarial acts.Except as otherwise provided in § 42-30.1-3(b), the failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this chapter does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under this chapter does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on the law of this state other than this chapter or law of the United States of America. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform notarial acts.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-20 - Fees for authentication of a notary public signature.

§ 42-30.1-20. Fees for authentication of a notary public signature.A fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be charged and collected by the office of the secretary of state for the authentication or certification of the signature of a notary public. In any event where the office of the secretary of state shall authenticate or certify the signatures of a notary public upon multiple relevant documents presented simultaneously, and all of which documents pertain to the same matter or transaction and are to be filed at one time, the aggregate fee charged for the authentications or certifications shall be the lesser of the above-referenced fee charged per each authentication or certification, or one hundred fifty dollars ($150).History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-21 - Notary public - Fraud or deceit in office.

§ 42-30.1-21. Notary public — Fraud or deceit in office.A notary public who, in the exercise of the powers or in the performance of the duties of the office, shall practice any fraud or deceit, the punishment for which is not otherwise provided for by law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-22 - Notary public commission effect.

§ 42-30.1-22. Notary public commission effect.A commission as a notary public in effect on January 1, 2019, continues until its date of expiration. A notary public who applies to renew a commission as a notary public on or after January 1, 2019, is subject to and shall comply with this chapter. A notary public, in performing notarial acts after January 1, 2019, shall comply with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-23 - Savings clause.

§ 42-30.1-23. Savings clause.This chapter does not affect the validity or effect of a notarial act performed before January 1, 2019.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-24 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.

§ 42-30.1-24. Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. § 7003(b).History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-31-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-31 - Commissioners|Section 42-31-1 - Appointment of commissioners.

§ 42-31-1. Appointment of commissioners.The governor may appoint, in any foreign country, and in any state of the United States, and in any territory of the United States and in the District of Columbia, one or more commissioners, under the seal of the state, to continue in office for the period of five (5) years.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 18, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 24, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 23, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 492, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 42-31-1.
RI Gen L § 42-31-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-31 - Commissioners|Section 42-31-2 - Oath of office.

§ 42-31-2. Oath of office.Before any commissioner shall perform any duty of his or her office, he or she shall take and subscribe an oath before some officer authorized to administer oaths in the state, country or territory, or District of Columbia, for which the commissioner is appointed, that he or she will faithfully discharge all the duties of his or her office; a certificate of which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state of this state within six (6) months after the taking of the oath.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 18, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 24, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 23, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 492, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 42-31-2.
RI Gen L § 42-31-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-31 - Commissioners|Section 42-31-3 - Powers of commissioners.

§ 42-31-3. Powers of commissioners.The commissioners may administer oaths and take depositions and affidavits to be used in this state; and may also take the acknowledgment of any deed or other instrument to be used or recorded in this state.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 18, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 24, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 23, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 492, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 42-31-3.
RI Gen L § 42-31-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-31 - Commissioners|Section 42-31-4 - Effectiveness of acts of commissioners.

§ 42-31-4. Effectiveness of acts of commissioners.All oaths administered by commissioners, and all affidavits and depositions taken by them, and all acknowledgments aforesaid certified by them, shall be as effectual in law, to all intents and purposes, as if certified by any judge, justice of the peace, or notary public, within this state.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 18, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 24, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 23, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 492, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 42-31-4.
RI Gen L § 42-32-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-32 - Science and Research Council|Section 42-32-1 - Creation of science and research council.

§ 42-32-1. Creation of science and research council.(a) There is hereby created within the executive department a special agency to be known as the science and research council of Rhode Island, consisting of eighteen (18) members, fifteen (15) of whom shall be appointed by the governor as follows: two (2) each from the faculties of Brown University, Providence College and the University of Rhode Island, three (3) qualified electors of the state who shall possess an interest in research, six (6) from scientific, industrial, and/or public or private research establishments located within the state, and the presidents of Brown University, Providence College and the University of Rhode Island, ex officio. The governor shall designate the chairman of the council.(b) Vacancies occurring on the council shall be filled by the governor in like manner as the original appointments.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 74, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-32-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-32 - Science and Research Council|Section 42-32-2 - Duties of council.

§ 42-32-2. Duties of council.It shall be the duty of the science and research council:(1) To promote Rhode Island as a center for scientific research;(2) To promote industrial research and research related to state institutions and health programs;(3) To study and explore the areas in which government may expand its research facilities;(4) To promote the utilization of available scientific facilities and personnel;(5) To receive and administer research funds when made available by public or private sources and to plan for their use; provided, however, that any disbursement of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more by the council shall be made only on the approval of the governor or his or her designated agent;(6) To formulate potential research projects;(7) To provide facilities and liaison with federal research agencies;(8) To cooperate with all institutions in this state for the purpose of developing and coordinating scientific research; and(9) To advise the governor and the general assembly from time to time as to the status of scientific research in the state of Rhode Island and to make any recommendations as it may deem necessary.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 74, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-32-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-32 - Science and Research Council|Section 42-32-3 - Employees - Executive committee.

§ 42-32-3. Employees — Executive committee.The science and research council shall have the power to engage an executive director and such other clerical and secretarial assistance as it shall deem necessary. The council may elect from among its members an executive committee and such other committee or committees as it shall deem necessary to properly carry out its functions hereunder.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 74, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-32-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-32 - Science and Research Council|Section 42-32-4 - Travel expenses.

§ 42-32-4. Travel expenses.The members of the science and research council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 74, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-32-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-32 - Science and Research Council|Section 42-32-5 - Annual appropriation.

§ 42-32-5. Annual appropriation.The general assembly shall annually appropriate, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum sufficient to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and 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 so much thereof as may be required from time to time, upon the receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 74, § 5.
RI Gen L § 42-33-1 - 42-33-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-33 - Commission on Discovery and Utilization of Public Rights-of-Way|Section 42-33-1 - 42-33-8 - Repealed.

§ 42-33-1 — 42-33-8. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-34-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-34 - Industrial-Recreational Building Authority|Section 42-34-1 - Creation of authority.

§ 42-34-1. Creation of authority.There is hereby created the Rhode Island industrial-recreational building authority.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 91, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 537, § 3.
RI Gen L § 42-34-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-34 - Industrial-Recreational Building Authority|Section 42-34-3 - Credit of state pledged.

§ 42-34-3. Credit of state pledged.The Rhode Island industrial-recreational building authority is authorized to insure the payment of mortgage loans secured by industrial-recreational projects, and to this end the faith and credit of the state is hereby pledged, consistent with the terms and limitations of the terms of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1958, ch. 91, § 4; P.L. 1987, ch. 537, § 3.