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RI Gen L § 22-14-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14 - Legislative Oversight Commission|Section 22-14-10 - Proceedings against statutory entity.

§ 22-14-10. Proceedings against statutory entity.Nothing in this chapter shall cause any right, claim, or cause of action held by any person against any entity to be dismissed, nor shall any right, claim, or cause of action held by any entity which has been terminated pursuant to this chapter lapse because of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-10; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 391, § 1.
RI Gen L § 22-14-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14 - Legislative Oversight Commission|Section 22-14-11 - Legislative action.

§ 22-14-11. Legislative action.Whenever the general assembly is about to create or re-create any statutory entity it should, whenever possible, request a report from the commission as set forth in § 22-14-7; however, no report is required to be received by the general assembly for any action to be taken, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the legislature from terminating an entity covered by these provisions at a date earlier than that provided in this chapter, nor to prohibit the legislature from considering any other legislation relative to that entity.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-11; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 74.
RI Gen L § 22-14-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14 - Legislative Oversight Commission|Section 22-14-12 - Retirement systems unaffected.

§ 22-14-12. Retirement systems unaffected.The provisions of this chapter do not apply to retirement systems.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-12; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.
RI Gen L § 22-14-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14 - Legislative Oversight Commission|Section 22-14-13 - State bonds.

§ 22-14-13. State bonds.Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, no entity which has outstanding bonds shall be abolished until and unless provision is made for the payment of principal and interest of the bonds at or before maturity or for the assumption of the indebtedness by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 42-67-13; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.
RI Gen L § 22-14-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14 - Legislative Oversight Commission|Section 22-14-14 - Severability.

§ 22-14-14. Severability.If any provisions or item of this chapter or the application of it is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared severable.History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 260, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-67-14; P.L. 1978, ch. 387, § 1.
RI Gen L § 22-14.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14.1 - Legislative Oversight Commission for Consulting Contracts|Section 22-14.1-1 - Establishment - Purpose - Membership - Compensation.

§ 22-14.1-1. Establishment — Purpose — Membership — Compensation.(a) There is established an oversight commission empowered to conduct evaluations and reviews of any and all consulting contracts entered into by and or on behalf of the state or any subdivisions or entities of the state. The reviews and evaluations shall include, but not be limited to, the following as objectives:(1) The elimination of duplicative, inefficient, unnecessary or ineffective use of outside consulting contracts by different portions of government;(2) The efficient use of outside consultants by the state;(3) To promote uniformity in the administration of various programs which require the use of outside consultants.(b) The commission shall consist of seven (7) members: three (3) of whom shall be members of the house finance committee of the house of representatives, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker and one of whom shall be appointed by the minority leader; three (3) of whom shall be members of the senate finance committee of the senate, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the minority leader, and one of whom shall be the auditor general, or his designee.(c) The legislative members shall serve a term of two (2) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.(d) Any vacancy on the commission, occurring for any reason prior to the expiration of the term, including, but not limited to, termination of active membership in the general assembly, shall be filled for the unexpired term by the appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.(e) Any member of the commission may, for cause, be summarily removed from office by the appointing authority, which removal shall be subject to judicial review by the superior court, and pending that review the member shall not carry out any duties as a commission member.(f) The members of the commission shall receive no salaries but shall be allowed reasonable expenses in the performance of their official duties.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 41, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 35.
RI Gen L § 22-14.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14.2 - Permanent Joint Committee on State Lottery|Section 22-14.2-1 - Permanent joint committee on state lottery - Composition.

§ 22-14.2-1. Permanent joint committee on state lottery — Composition.There is hereby created a permanent joint committee on state lottery. The permanent joint committee on state lottery shall consist of eight (8) members; four (4) of whom shall be members of the senate, not more than three (3) from the same political party to be appointed by the senate president; and four (4) of whom shall be members of the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party to be appointed by the speaker of the house.The senate president and the speaker of the house shall consult with the house and senate minority leaders on the appointment of the minority members.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 4.
RI Gen L § 22-14.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-14.2 - Permanent Joint Committee on State Lottery|Section 22-14.2-2 - Powers and duties of permanent joint committee on state lottery.

§ 22-14.2-2. Powers and duties of permanent joint committee on state lottery.The permanent joint committee on state lottery shall have the authority to:(a) Provide oversight to the state lottery and the division of state lottery;(b) Confer as the committee deems desirable with the director of lotteries;(c) Recommend the type of lotteries to be conducted;(d) Issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum and orders for the production of books, accounts, papers, records and documents, and;(e) Make recommendations to the general assembly and propose legislation regarding the operation of the state lottery.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 4; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 4.
RI Gen L § 22-15-1 - 22-15-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-15 - Permanent Commission on Volunteerism and Citizen Participation|Section 22-15-1 - 22-15-4 - Repealed.

§ 22-15-1 — 22-15-4. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 22-16-1 - 22-16-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-16 - Permanent Joint Committee on the Arts|Section 22-16-1 - 22-16-8 - Repealed.

§ 22-16-1 — 22-16-8. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 22-17-1 - 22-17-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-17 - Commission on Vehicle Emissions|Section 22-17-1 - 22-17-5 - Repealed.

§ 22-17-1 — 22-17-5. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 22-19-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-19 - Commission on Youth|Section 22-19-1 - Commission created.

§ 22-19-1. Commission created.There is hereby created a permanent commission to represent the youth of Rhode Island, the purpose of which is to provide consultation with the legislative branch of government concerning matters of concern and interest to youth.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1.
RI Gen L § 22-19-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-19 - Commission on Youth|Section 22-19-2 - Composition.

§ 22-19-2. Composition.The composition of the commission shall be fourteen (14) members who shall be drawn from a diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, financial positions, gender, and living area. Five (5) of the members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house, two (2), to be appointed by the house minority leader, and five (5) to be appointed by the president of the senate; and two (2) to be appointed by the senate minority leader.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1.
RI Gen L § 22-19-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 22 - General Assembly|Chapter 22-19 - Commission on Youth|Section 22-19-3 - Charge of commission.

§ 22-19-3. Charge of commission.Issues and legislative proposals concerning youth shall be brought before and examined by the commission so that the commission may provide input and advice.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 308, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 454, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-1 - General functions of department.

§ 23-1-1. General functions of department.The department of health shall take cognizance of the interests of life and health among the peoples of the state; shall make investigations into the causes of disease, the prevalence of epidemics and endemics among the people, the sources of mortality, the effect of localities, employments and all other conditions and circumstances on the public health, and do all in its power to ascertain the causes and the best means for the prevention and control of diseases or conditions detrimental to the public health, and adopt proper and expedient measures to prevent and control diseases and conditions detrimental to the public health in the state. It shall publish and circulate, from time to time, information that the director may deem to be important and useful for diffusion among the people of the state, and shall investigate and give advice in relation to those subjects relating to public health that may be referred to it by the general assembly or by the governor when the general assembly is not in session, or when requested by any city or town. The department shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations that it deems necessary, not inconsistent with law, to carry out the purposes of this section; provided, however, that the department shall not require all nonprofit volunteer ambulance, rescue service, and volunteer fire departments to have two (2) or more certified emergency medical technicians manning ambulances or rescue vehicles.History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1432, § 4; P.L. 1930, ch. 1549, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 255, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 180; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-1; P.L. 1964, ch. 45, § 2; P.L. 1984, ch. 224, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-1.1 - Health planning - Findings.

§ 23-1-1.1. Health planning — Findings.It is found and determined that health planning is essential to promote appropriate access to high quality health services at a reasonable cost and is a precondition to effective public health practice by the department of health; and that health planning is a prerequisite to the effective discharge of the department of health's certificate of need responsibilities.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 383, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-1.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-1.2 - Health planning process.

§ 23-1-1.2. Health planning process.The department of health is authorized to conduct health planning studies and to develop health plan documents to assist the department of health, the director of health, and the health services council in the conduct of their public health responsibilities. The director of health, with the approval of the governor, may appoint various committees and task forces as appropriate to assist and advise the department of health in the conduct of its health planning responsibilities, provided that the director of health may appoint ad hoc short-term committees or task forces to advise and assist the director on technical issues.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 383, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-1.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-1.3 - Transfer of responsibilities.

§ 23-1-1.3. Transfer of responsibilities.Whenever, in any general or public law, the words "office of substance abuse", "OSA", "department of substance abuse" shall appear, they shall be deemed to refer to and to mean the "department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals". Whenever, in any general or public law, the words "director of the department of substance abuse" shall appear, they shall be deemed to refer to and to mean the "director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals".History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 14, § 3; P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-2 - Inquiries to local authorities and physicians.

§ 23-1-2. Inquiries to local authorities and physicians.The director of health shall make inquiry, from time to time, of the city and town clerks and practicing physicians, in relation to the prevalence of any disease, or knowledge of any known or generally believed source of disease or causes of general ill health, and also in relation to acts for the promotion and protection of the public health, and also in relation to diseases among domestic animals in their several cities and towns; and those city and town clerks and practicing physicians shall give information, in reply to the inquiries, of those facts and circumstances that have come to their knowledge.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 96, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 115, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 153, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 255, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-2; P.L. 1964, ch. 45, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-4 - Vital records.

§ 23-1-4. Vital records.The department of health and director of health shall carry on the registration of vital records as provided by chapter 3 of this title and the director of health shall be ex officio state registrar of vital records.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 182; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-4.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5 - Enforcement of sanitary laws.

§ 23-1-5. Enforcement of sanitary laws.The department of health and director of health shall enforce the provisions of all general laws and public laws relating to the sanitary inspection of swimming pools, bathing beaches, camp grounds, barber shops, hairdressing parlors, and any other premises and properties the inspection of which may be conferred upon the department of health. The sanitary inspection of barber shops shall be made by registered barbers and the director of health shall employ at least one registered barber for this purpose who shall enforce rules and regulations as prescribed under chapter 10 of title 5. The department and director shall enforce the provisions of chapter 27 of title 21 insofar as they relate to the inspection of bakeries and other establishments and shall perform the functions relating to child hygiene, food and drugs, the purification of waters, slaughterhouses, and narcotic drugs and pharmacies.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 183; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-5; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 37, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5.1 - Laboratory testing services.

§ 23-1-5.1. Laboratory testing services.(a) The director of health is authorized to provide, upon request, testing for all private water supplies used as sources of drinking water. This testing shall be on a voluntary basis and does not confer upon the director or department of health jurisdiction over that private water supply, in addition to that provided for elsewhere.(b) The director is further authorized to provide, upon request, testing for public water supplies used as sources of drinking water. The testing shall be on a voluntary basis and does not confer upon the director or department of health jurisdiction over public water supplies in addition to that provided for elsewhere.(c) The director of health is further authorized to provide, upon request, testing for other substances of public health concern such as radon in air, lead in paint and soil, and other indoor air pollutants. The testing shall be on a voluntary basis and does not confer upon the director or department of health any additional jurisdiction.(d) The director is further authorized to establish fees by regulation. The fees as established by the director shall be related to the costs incurred in operating the program and may include administrative, personnel, equipment, and any other related costs necessary to carry out the provisions of this section of the law. All fees collected under this section shall be placed into the general fund.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 538, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 47, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 58; P.L. 2002, ch. 161, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 162, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5.2 - Office of private well water contamination.

§ 23-1-5.2. Office of private well water contamination.There is created the office of private well water contamination within the department of health.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 634, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5.4 - Access to information.

§ 23-1-5.4. Access to information.(a) The office of private well water contamination shall have access to the following information:(1) The names of all persons who have registered complaints concerning private well water contamination and all information concerning their complaints; and(2) All current records in the department of health and the department of environmental management pertaining to private well water contamination.(b) The office of private well water contamination shall have the authority to use this information in whatever ways are necessary to carry out the duties enumerated in § 23-1-5.3.(c) The department of environmental management, the department of health, and all other state agencies shall assist the office of private well water contamination in the performance of these duties.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 634, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5.5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5.5 - Annual report.

§ 23-1-5.5. Annual report.The department of health shall prepare and issue an annual report on the status of private well water contamination in the state. The report shall be submitted to the governor and the general assembly by January 15th of each year and shall be made available to the public.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 634, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5.6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5.6 - Repealed.

§ 23-1-5.6. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 23-1-5.7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-5.7 - Well water purification licensing.

§ 23-1-5.7. Well water purification licensing.(a) The director of the department of health shall promulgate rules and regulations for the licensing of well water purification companies. The rules shall include minimum qualifications for testing and analysis of wells and shall set forth comprehensive criteria for the distribution of chemicals used in the treatment of drinking water and potable well water. Upon promulgation of the rules, no person, firm, partnership, or other business association shall engage in the business of well water purification without first obtaining a license from the director of health. The director may revoke the license for just cause. The director may charge an appropriate license or registration fee to cover administrative costs.(b) The licensing provisions of this section shall not apply to state employees carrying out official business of the state. The regulations issued under this section shall not apply to the design, installation, and operation of recovery wells utilized to treat contaminated groundwater provided that this activity is authorized by the department of environmental management and that the wells are not used for drinking water purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 220, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-6 - Shellfish packing houses.

§ 23-1-6. Shellfish packing houses.The department of health and director of health shall also perform the function of the sanitary regulation of shellfish packing houses as provided in chapter 14 of title 21.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 185; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-6; P.L. 1980, ch. 263, § 5.
RI Gen L § 23-1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-7 - Industrial hygiene.

§ 23-1-7. Industrial hygiene.The department of health and director of health shall perform the functions relating to industrial hygiene, which shall include the following:(1) The study of the problems of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases in industry;(2) Recommendation to the general assembly of those measures that study and experience may demonstrate to be advisable; and(3) The maintenance of proper records of its activities.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 186; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-7.
RI Gen L § 23-1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-8 - Forensic scientist - Crime detection.

§ 23-1-8. Forensic scientist — Crime detection.The director of health shall appoint in accordance with law a suitable and qualified forensic scientist to conduct examinations of evidence in connection with scientific crime detection, and for that purpose the director shall cooperate with the Rhode Island state police, the department of the attorney general, and other law enforcement agencies in the matter of scientific crime detection.History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 187; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-8; P.L. 2009, ch. 68, art. 5, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-9 - Annual report to general assembly.

§ 23-1-9. Annual report to general assembly.The director of health shall make an annual report to the general assembly of his or her proceedings during the year ending on the thirty-first (31st) day of December next preceding, with any suggestions in relation to the sanitary laws and interests of the state that he or she shall deem important.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 96, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 115, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 153, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 255, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 23-1-9.
RI Gen L § 23-1-10 - 23-1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-1 - Department of Health|Section 23-1-10 - 23-1-12 - Repealed.

§ 23-1-10 — 23-1-12. Repealed.