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RI Gen L § 42-110-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-110 - Chemical Purchasing Act|Section 42-110-9 - Repealed.

§ 42-110-9. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 134, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 34, § 3, effective April 13, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-112-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-112 - The Civil Rights Act of 1990|Section 42-112-1 - Discrimination prohibited.

§ 42-112-1. Discrimination prohibited.(a) All persons within the state, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or country of ancestral origin, have, except as is otherwise provided or permitted by law, the same rights to make and enforce contracts, to inherit, purchase, to lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, to sue, be parties, give evidence, and to the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property, and are subject to like punishment, pains, penalties, taxes, licenses, and exactions of every kind, and to no other.(b) For the purposes of this section, the right to "make and enforce contracts, to inherit, purchase, to lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property" includes the making, performance, modification and termination of contracts and rights concerning real or personal property, and the enjoyment of all benefits, terms, and conditions of the contractual and other relationships.(c) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to affect chapter 14.1 of title 37, chapter 5.1 of title 28 or any other remedial programs designed to address past societal discrimination.(d) For the purposes of this section, the terms "sex" and "age" have the same meaning as those terms are defined in § 28-5-6, the state fair employment practices act. The term "disability" has the same meaning as that term is defined in § 42-87-1, and the terms, as used regarding persons with disabilities, "auxiliary aids and services," "readily achievable," "reasonable accommodation," "reasonable modification," and "undue hardship" shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in § 42-87-1.1.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 231, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 283, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 77, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 150, § 19; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 120; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 120; P.L. 2009, ch. 96, § 9; P.L. 2009, ch. 97, § 9.
RI Gen L § 42-112-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-112 - The Civil Rights Act of 1990|Section 42-112-2 - Civil liability.

§ 42-112-2. Civil liability.A person whose rights under the provision of § 42-112-1 have been violated may commence a civil action for injunctive and other appropriate equitable relief, and for the award of compensatory and exemplary damages, within three (3) years after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this chapter. An aggrieved person who prevails in an action authorized by this section, in addition to other damages, is entitled to an award of the costs of the litigation and reasonable attorney's fees in an amount to be fixed by the court.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 231, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 283, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 388, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-1 - Short title.

§ 42-113-1. Short title.This chapter may be cited as the "Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act".History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-2 - Policy, findings and purpose.

§ 42-113-2. Policy, findings and purpose.(a) The dual goals of creating and sustaining low and moderate income housing for Rhode Islanders, and conserving and protecting Rhode Island's important natural areas, recreational lands, and agricultural land are of importance to the economic vitality and quality of life of the state.(b) In the best interest of all of its citizens and in order to improve the quality of life for Rhode Islanders and to maintain for the benefit of future generations the essential characteristics of the Rhode Island countryside, Rhode Island should encourage and assist in creating low and moderate income housing and in preserving the state's important natural areas, recreational lands, historic properties, and agricultural land.(c) It is the purpose of this chapter to create the Rhode Island housing and conservation trust fund to be administered by the Rhode Island housing and conservation board to further the policies established by subsections (a) and (b).History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-3 - Definitions.

§ 42-113-3. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Board" means the Rhode Island housing and conservation board established by this chapter.(2) "Eligible activity" means any activity which will carry out either or both of the dual purposes of creating and sustaining low and moderate income housing and conserving and protecting important Rhode Island lands, including activities which will encourage or assist:(i) The preservation, rehabilitation, or development of residential dwelling units which are affordable to lower income Rhode Islanders;(ii) The protection of important wildlife habitat and important natural areas;(iii) The preservation of historic properties of resources;(iv) The protection of areas suited for outdoor public recreational activity;(v) The retention of agricultural land for agricultural use; and(vi) The development of capacity on the part of an eligible applicant to engage in an eligible activity.(3) "Eligible applicant" means any municipality or department of state government of the state, nonprofit organization qualifying under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) or limited equity cooperative housing corporation whose purpose is either the creation or preservation of low and moderate income housing for lower income Rhode Islanders or the conservation of open lands or agricultural lands.(4) "Fund" means the Rhode Island housing and conservation trust fund established by this chapter.(5) "Historic property or resource" means any building, structure, object, district, area, or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archeology, or culture of this state, its communities, or the nation.(6) "Important natural area" means any area containing one or more state or federal endangered or threatened species as defined in the general laws or any area essential to maintaining the ecological diversity or natural heritage of the state.(7) "Lower income" means households whose incomes do not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the median family income by family size for the area of the state in which the family lives as determined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-5 - Creation of Rhode Island housing and conservation trust fund.

§ 42-113-5. Creation of Rhode Island housing and conservation trust fund.(a) There is created a special account in the state general fund to be known as the "Rhode Island housing and conservation trust fund." The fund is administered by the board and expenditures from the fund are made only to implement and effectuate the policies and purposes of this chapter. The board is authorized to accept any private grant, devise, bequest, donation, gift, or assignment of money, bonds, or other valuable securities for deposit in and credit of the Rhode Island housing and conservation trust fund.(b) Unexpended balances and any earnings shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain in the fund for use in accord with the purposes of this chapter.(c) The members of the board and the executive director shall be appointed upon June 23, 1994.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 422, § 17; P.L. 1994, ch. 14, § 17; P.L. 1994, ch. 80, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-6 - General powers and duties.

§ 42-113-6. General powers and duties.(a) The board has all of the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including without limitation those general powers provided to a business corporation by and including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power to:(1) Upon application from an eligible applicant in a form prescribed by the board, provide funding in the form of grants or loans for eligible activities;(2) Enter into cooperative agreements with private organizations or individuals or with any agency or instrumentality of the United States or of this state to carry out the purposes of this chapter;(3) Issue rules in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of this title, for the purpose of administering the provisions of this chapter; and(4) Make rules and regulations governing the appropriate transfer and/or conversion of open space lands, provided that these rules and regulations are in accordance with federal and state guidelines for the conversion of open space lands.(b) All meetings, records and other documents or functions of the board shall be open to full public scrutiny.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-7 - Allocation system.

§ 42-113-7. Allocation system.(a) In determining the allocation of funds available for the purposes of this chapter, the board shall evaluate each proposal on the basis of the following criteria:(1) The need to maintain balance between the dual goals in allocating resources;(2) The need for a timely response to unpredictable circumstances or special opportunities to serve the purposes of this chapter;(3) The level of funding or other participation by private or public sources in the activity being considered for funding by the board;(4) What resources will be required in the future to sustain the project;(5) The need to pursue the goals of this chapter without displacing lower income Rhode Islanders; and(6) The long-term effect of proposed activity and, with respect to low and moderate income housing, the likelihood that the activity will prevent the loss of subsidized housing units and will result in the preservation of affordability in perpetuity.(b) The board's allocation system shall include a method, defined by rule, that evaluates the need for, impact of, and quality of, activities proposed by applicants.(c) Any eligible owner or prospective eligible owner of a development where eligible units are located will specifically agree to make at least fifty percent (50%) of all units located in the development available and affordable to eligible tenants on a perpetual basis.(d) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the annual funds will be utilized to fund housing projects, twenty-five percent (25%) will support conservation projects, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the total annual fund can be used for either type of project with projects combining these goals and satisfying the above factors receiving highest priority.(e) No more than five percent (5%) of the total annual budget of the board, including funds to be distributed, shall be devoted to the costs of administration of this chapter.(f) Housing projects must result in units which are affordable for at least ninety-nine (99) years with the housing and conservation board retaining first right of refusal in the event of sale or transfer of property for which funds from this trust fund have been used. Open space conservation projects for which funds from this trust fund were used must remain for the purpose specified in the application for which they were granted.(g) The board shall have the authority to establish, remove or modify from time to time according to the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of this title, rules and regulations governing application and allocation procedures for grants and other functions necessitated by administration of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-8 - Annual report.

§ 42-113-8. Annual report.Prior to January 31 of each year, the board shall submit a report concerning its activities to the governor and legislative finance committees. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) A list and description of activities funded by the board during the preceding year;(2) A list of contributions received by the board, whatever their form or nature, and the source of the contributions, unless anonymity is a condition of a particular contribution;(3) A full report of the board's activities;(4) If more than seventy percent (70%) of the funds allocated by the board during the previous year were allocated to either one of the dual goals of this chapter, as established in § 42-113-2, the board shall set forth its reasons for allocating funds unequally between the two (2).History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-9 - Stewardship.

§ 42-113-9. Stewardship.If an activity funded by the board involves acquisition by the state of an interest in real property for the purpose of conserving and protecting important natural areas, recreational lands, or agricultural land, the board, in its discretion may make a one-time grant to the appropriate state agency or municipality. The grant shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the current appraised value of that property interest and shall be used to support its proper management or maintenance or both.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-10 - Condemnation prohibited.

§ 42-113-10. Condemnation prohibited.The board shall not have the authority or power to acquire property for the purposes of this chapter through condemnation or through the exercise of the power of eminent domain.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 347, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-113-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-113 - Rhode Island Housing and Conservation Trust Fund Act|Section 42-113-11 - Commission-housing and conservation trust study commission.

§ 42-113-11. Commission-housing and conservation trust study commission.(a) There is hereby created a "Housing and Conservation Trust Study Commission" with thirteen (13) members as follows: the presiding officer, or the designee of the presiding officer, of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Church Community Housing Corporation, Grow Smart Rhode Island, the Housing Network, the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, the Rhode Island Association of Public Housing Authorities, the Rhode Island Builders Association, the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Planning Association, the Rhode Island Council of Land Trusts, the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation, the Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission, the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, and The Nature Conservancy. The representative of Grow Smart Rhode Island shall call the organizational meeting of the commission, and the commission shall elect from its members a chairperson, a vice chairperson and a secretary.(b) The purposes of the commission shall be:(1) To study the potential contribution of land trust mechanisms to the development of low and moderate income housing, to evaluate appropriate organization structures and financing mechanisms for such land trusts in Rhode Island, and assess the potential and viability of the housing and conservation trust fund established by this chapter; and(2) To report its findings and recommendations to the governor, the speaker of the house and the senate president by February 1, 2006.(c) The commission shall terminate on July 31, 2006.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 286, § 4; P.L. 2004, ch. 324, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 139, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 297, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-114-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-114 - Audio/Video Programming Advisory Committee|Section 42-114-1 - Establishment of advisory committee.

§ 42-114-1. Establishment of advisory committee.There is created the Rhode Island audio/video programming advisory committee, consisting of seven (7) members: three (3) shall be appointed by the speaker of the house from among the members of the house of representatives, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party; two (2) shall be appointed by the president of the senate from among the members of the senate, not more than one of whom shall be from the same political party; and two (2) public members, one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house, and one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 515, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 128.
RI Gen L § 42-114-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-114 - Audio/Video Programming Advisory Committee|Section 42-114-2 - Terms of office.

§ 42-114-2. Terms of office.The term of service of the legislative members shall extend from the date of their appointment until the expiration of the legislative term during which they were appointed to the audio/video commission. The terms of service of the other appointees by the speaker of the house and the president of the senate shall be three (3) years from the date of appointment. All members shall serve until their successors on the committee are appointed and qualified. All appointed members shall be eligible for reappointment.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 515, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 128.
RI Gen L § 42-114-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-114 - Audio/Video Programming Advisory Committee|Section 42-114-3 - Compensation of members.

§ 42-114-3. Compensation of members.Committee members shall serve without compensation.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 515, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-114-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-114 - Audio/Video Programming Advisory Committee|Section 42-114-4 - Officers - Quorum.

§ 42-114-4. Officers — Quorum.The committee shall elect from among its members three (3) officers: a chairperson, a vice chairperson and a secretary. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 515, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-114-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-114 - Audio/Video Programming Advisory Committee|Section 42-114-5 - Committee duties.

§ 42-114-5. Committee duties.In general, the function of the committee is to advise and to assist commercial radio and television broadcasting systems located in the state, excluding CATV systems as defined in § 39-19-1, with the programming alternatives and schedules available to those radio and television broadcasting systems.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 515, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-115-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-115 - Community Resource Assistance Commission|Section 42-115-1 - Community resource assistance commission created.

§ 42-115-1. Community resource assistance commission created.There is created a commission to be known as the community resource assistance commission. The commission shall consist of thirteen (13) members, four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party, to be appointed by the speaker; two (2) of whom shall be from the senate, not more than one from the same political party, to be appointed by the president of the senate; one of whom shall be the director of human services, or designee; one of whom shall be the director of the department of health, or designee; one of whom shall be the director of elderly affairs, or designee; one of whom shall be the attorney general, or designee; and three (3) shall be members of the general public, to be appointed by the speaker and to serve for terms of two (2) years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 520, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 129.
RI Gen L § 42-115-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-115 - Community Resource Assistance Commission|Section 42-115-2 - Purpose and duties.

§ 42-115-2. Purpose and duties.The purpose and duties of the commission established by this chapter are to provide technical and supportive services to neighborhood organizations, to develop a comprehensive strategy for assisting neighborhood organizations, and to disseminate information on the availability of services, grants, state programs, federal programs, and any other programs which would render service to the community.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 520, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-115-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-115 - Community Resource Assistance Commission|Section 42-115-3 - Organization.

§ 42-115-3. Organization.The members of the commission shall meet at the call of the house of representatives and organize and shall select from among themselves a chairperson.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 520, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-115-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-115 - Community Resource Assistance Commission|Section 42-115-4 - Annual report.

§ 42-115-4. Annual report.The commission shall file a report with the general assembly annually, on or before April 1.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 520, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-115-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-115 - Community Resource Assistance Commission|Section 42-115-5 - Compensation - Clerical assistance - Cooperation of departments and agencies - Quarters.

§ 42-115-5. Compensation — Clerical assistance — Cooperation of departments and agencies — Quarters.(a) The membership of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses.(b) The commission may engage the clerical, technical, and other assistance it may deem necessary and spend other funds to accomplish its purpose.(c) All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish any advice and information, documentary and otherwise, to the commission and its agents deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 520, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-116-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation|Section 42-116-1 - Short title.

§ 42-116-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as the "Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Act".History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.