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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-6.1 - Relocation Payments › Section 37-6.1-12. - Severability.

§ 37-6.1-12. Severability.
The provisions of this chapter are severable and if any of its provisions are adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, this shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1969, ch. 218, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-6.2 - Scenic Enhancement and Rest and Recreation Areas Along Federal Aid Highways › Section 37-6.2-1. - Legislative declaration.

§ 37-6.2-1. Legislative declaration.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to federal aid highways within this state and the development of publicly owned rest and recreation areas, sanitary, and other facilities within or adjacent to the right of way of highways for the accommodation of the traveling public promotes the public safety, health, and general welfare.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-6.2 - Scenic Enhancement and Rest and Recreation Areas Along Federal Aid Highways › Section 37-6.2-2. - Power of director of transportation to acquire property.

§ 37-6.2-2. Power of director of transportation to acquire property.
The director of transportation is hereby authorized to acquire by gift, purchase, or condemnation, in accordance with chapter 6 of this title, any interest, estate, or right in and to real property adjacent to or within federal aid highways of this state so as to improve strips of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to highways, or for the establishment of publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas, sanitary, and other facilities within or adjacent to the right of way of the highways reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-6.2 - Scenic Enhancement and Rest and Recreation Areas Along Federal Aid Highways › Section 37-6.2-3. - Agreements with federal authorities.

§ 37-6.2-3. Agreements with federal authorities.
The director of transportation is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the U. S. secretary of transportation as provided by 23 U.S.C. § 319 relating to landscaping, scenic enhancement, or the establishment of publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas, sanitary, and other facilities reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public in areas within or adjacent to federal aid highways within this state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-6.2 - Scenic Enhancement and Rest and Recreation Areas Along Federal Aid Highways › Section 37-6.2-4. - Severability.

§ 37-6.2-4. Severability.
If any section, clause, or provision of this chapter shall be held either unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective, it shall be valid and effective and no other section, clause, or provision shall on account thereof be termed invalid or ineffective.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-1. - Rental of acquired land pending application to public use.

§ 37-7-1. Rental of acquired land pending application to public use.
The acquiring authority with the approval of the state properties committee is authorized, whenever title to land and other real property is acquired by the state by purchase, gift, devise, or condemnation, to rent the land or any building or buildings thereon not reserved by the vendor, donor, or devisor until the use of the land or the removal of the structures becomes necessary to the purpose for which the land or other real property is acquired. The amount to be charged for rental shall in each instance be approved by the state purchasing agent and the receipts therefor shall be deposited with the general treasurer.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-1; P.L. 1968, ch. 257, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-2. - Use or sale of products of state owned land.

§ 37-7-2. Use or sale of products of state owned land.
Whenever any clay, gravel, sand, rock, earth, mineral, or other natural resource obtained from the soil or water of state owned real property, or any outgrowth, harvest, crop, agricultural, fishery, or forestry product, or any other produce found in, produced from, or grown in the soil or water of state owned real property, or any other yield or issue of state owned real property, shall become available to the acquiring authority and shall not be required for use by it, the acquiring authority shall forthwith notify the state purchasing agent who may requisition the same or any part thereof for use by any other department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the state, or may sell the products or any part thereof to the highest bidder at public sale after giving public notice thereof by having the notice posted in some suitable public place for at least two (2) full business days before the sale, or at a private sale for not less than its appraisal value, or may, with the approval of the state properties committee, dispose of the products in such other manner and upon such terms and conditions as may in his or her judgment be most advantageous to the public interest.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-4. - Land taken for improvements adjacent to roads.

§ 37-7-4. Land taken for improvements adjacent to roads.
Whenever land is taken for the establishing, laying out, widening, extending, or relocating of public highways, streets, places, parks, or parkways, the acquiring authority may take more land and property than is needed for actual construction; provided, however, that the additional land and property so acquired or taken shall be no more in extent than would be sufficient to form suitable building sites abutting on the public highway, street, place, park, or parkway. After so much of the land and property has been appropriated for the public highway, street, place, park, or parkway as is needed therefor, the remainder may be held and improved by the acquiring authority for any public purpose or purposes, or may, with the approval of the state properties committee, be sold or leased for value, with or without suitable restrictions, and in the case of any sale or lease, the person or persons from whom the remainder was taken shall have the first right to purchase or lease the property upon such terms as the acquiring authority, with the approval of the state purchasing agent, is willing to sell or lease the property. The first right to purchase or lease shall be conclusively presumed to have been waived in the event that a written offer to sell or lease the property, containing the terms of the offer, shall have been sent by registered or certified mail to the last known address of the person or persons from whom the remainder was taken and the offer shall not have been accepted within thirty (30) days from the date of the mailing, and provided further that in the event the person or persons from whom the land was originally purchased refuse or waive their right to repurchase, or lease the land or property, the city or town wherein the land is situated shall have the second right to purchase or lease the land and property upon the same terms and conditions as the acquiring authority was willing to sell or lease the land or property to the original owners thereof. A second right to purchase or lease the land or property shall be conclusively presumed to have been waived in the event a written offer to sell or lease the land or property, containing the terms of the offer, shall have been sent by registered or certified mail to the city or town clerk, as the case may be, wherein the land and property are situated and the offer shall not have been accepted within thirty (30) days from the date of the mailing.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 17; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3717, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-4; P.L. 1966, ch. 203, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-5.1. - Lease or sale of property to refunding bond authority — Proceeds — Restricted receipt account.

§ 37-7-5.1. Lease or sale of property to refunding bond authority — Proceeds — Restricted receipt account.
Whenever the state leases, sells, or conveys property, real, personal, or mixed to the refunding bond authority under the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, in connection with a project authorized under the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, all money received by the state from the lease, sale, or conveyance, shall, if requested in writing by the director of administration, be deposited by the state controller to a restricted receipt account. The money and interest or income earned from their investment shall be administered and used solely to meet the state’s obligation to the refunding bond authority in connection with the project. However, this section shall not prohibit or limit the state from appropriating such additional funds as may be necessary to carry out the lease arrangement with the refunding bond authority. Upon the termination of the state’s lease arrangement with the refunding bond authority and the transfer of the project to the state, any money remaining unexpended in the restricted receipt account shall be transferred to the state’s general fund for the general purposes of the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 167, art. 28, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-6. - Transfer of land between departments and agencies.

§ 37-7-6. Transfer of land between departments and agencies.
The governor, upon the request in writing of any interested general officer or the head of any department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the state government, may execute a certificate transferring custody, control, and supervision over any land, and all buildings and improvements thereon and other real property, title to which is vested in the state of Rhode Island, or the title to which will be vested in the state upon completion of any condemnation or other proceeding then pending, from the department, board, bureau, commission, or agency exercising custody, control, or supervision to another department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of the state government.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-6.1. - Conveyances and grants to fire districts.

§ 37-7-6.1. Conveyances and grants to fire districts.
(a)
Every fire district shall have the power and authority to purchase and/or receive gratuitously any tangible personal property state surplus property made available for sale or gift by the state.
(b)
Any state chartered fire district whose electors have been authorized to assess and collect taxes may apply to any appropriate department, board, bureau, or other agency of this state for a grant of money to be expended on equipment or other property used in connection with and for the work of extinguishing fires and suppressing fire hazards. The department, board, bureau, or agency shall not require as a condition to awarding the grant that the fire district have the approval of its town or city council for the expenditure.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 377, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-7. - Filing, publication, and recording of transfers between departments and agencies — Costs.

§ 37-7-7. Filing, publication, and recording of transfers between departments and agencies — Costs.
The governor shall file the certificate referred to in § 37-7-6 with the secretary of state who shall place the certificate on file and who shall cause a true copy of the certificate to be published at least once in a newspaper published in the county in which the land or property is situated, and shall file a certified copy of the certificate for record in the office of the recorder of deeds or town clerk in the city or town where the land or property is situated. The date and hour of the filing of the certified copy shall be noted thereon, and the filing shall be deemed to constitute a transfer of the custody, control, and supervision over the land described therein in accordance with the provisions of the certificate as of the day and hour noted upon the certified copy. No fee shall be charged or collected for the filing or recording. The cost of the publication shall be borne by the department, board, bureau, commission, or agency to which custody, control, or supervision has been transferred.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-7; P.L. 1982, ch. 380, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-8. - Grant of easements and rights of way over acquired lands.

§ 37-7-8. Grant of easements and rights of way over acquired lands.
Whenever, in the opinion of the acquiring authority, an easement or right of way may be granted in land owned or held by the state without thereby jeopardizing the interests of the state, and the granting of the easement or right of way will be for the public good, the acquiring authority, with the approval of the state properties committee, is hereby authorized and empowered to grant the easement or right of way by proper instrument, approved as to substance by the director of administration and as to form by the attorney general, for such consideration, and in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as may, in the judgment of the state purchasing agent, be most advantageous to the public interest.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3105, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-10. - Vesting of title in successor to public office.

§ 37-7-10. Vesting of title in successor to public office.
Upon the resignation, death, or removal from office for any cause of any governmental official, appointed or elected under the laws of this state or the laws of the United States of America, the title to all real estate and interest in real estate vested in or owned by the official in his or her governmental capacity or by virtue of his or her office, shall vest, transfer, and pass to his or her duly elected or appointed successor in office.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 488, § 6; P.L. 1951, ch. 2765, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-11. - Delegation of powers over real estate by federal officer.

§ 37-7-11. Delegation of powers over real estate by federal officer.
Any governmental official duly appointed or elected under the laws of the United States of America, who by law is authorized to take and hold title to real estate by virtue of his or her office, may if authorized by the laws of the United States of America, by power of attorney duly executed, acknowledged, and recorded, delegate to any of his or her subordinates, the power to manage, contract to sell, sell, mortgage, or lease any real estate so held by him or her and to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in the name of the official any deed, conveyance, mortgage, lease, or other instrument necessary to effectuate the contract, sale, mortgage, or lease.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 488, § 7; P.L. 1951, ch. 2765, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-12. - Use of Indian meetinghouse in Charlestown.

§ 37-7-12. Use of Indian meetinghouse in Charlestown.
The right to use and occupy for purposes of religious worship the Indian meetinghouse in Charlestown and the lot of land containing about two (2) acres upon which the meetinghouse stands, together with a suitable right of way leading to and from the lot of land and the nearest highway, to be laid out, bounded, and defined by the board of commissioners of the Indian tribe appointed under the provisions of chapter 800 of the public laws passed March 31, 1880, is granted to the religious society now occupying the meetinghouse during such time as they shall use the same for the purposes of religious worship.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 199, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 250, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 294, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 646, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-13. - Surplus group homes.

§ 37-7-13. Surplus group homes.
Any group home purchased or built by the state of Rhode Island and licensed pursuant to house § 40.1-24-3, which is no longer used to house persons with disabilities and is vacant for a period of one year must be offered for sale on the private housing market forthwith and shall thereafter remain under the jurisdiction of the zoning enforcement officer and the zoning code of that municipality in which the home is located. The zoning enforcement officer and zoning code shall govern the use thereof. The group home shall not acquire any rights of a nonconforming use.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 307, § 5; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 83; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 83.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-14. - Topsoil conservation.

§ 37-7-14. Topsoil conservation.
Any alteration on state owned land, or any alteration funded by the state which requires the alteration of topsoil shall require the use of “compost amended soil” which meets the United States Department of Agriculture classification criteria of silt loam, sandy loam, loamy sand, or loam with a minimum of at least two percent (2%) organic matter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 347, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property › Section 37-7-15. - Sale of state-owned land, buildings and improvements thereon and other real property.

§ 37-7-15. Sale of state-owned land, buildings and improvements thereon and other real property.
(a)
Total annual proceeds from the sale of any land and the buildings and improvements thereon, and other real property, title to which is vested in the state of Rhode Island or title to which will be vested in the state upon completion of any condemnation or other proceedings, shall be transferred to the information technology restricted receipt account (ITRR account) and made available for the purposes outlined in § 42-11-2.5(a), unless otherwise prohibited by federal law.
(b)
Provided, however, this shall not include proceeds from the sale of any land and the buildings and improvements thereon that will be created by the relocation of interstate route 195, which is sometimes collectively referred to as the “I-195 Surplus Land,” which land is identified in the “Rhode Island Interstate 195 Relocation Surplus Land: Redevelopment and Market Analysis” prepared by CKS Architecture & Urban Design dated 2009, and such term means those certain tracts or parcels of land situated in the city of Providence, county of Providence, state of Rhode Island, delineated on that certain plan of land captioned “Improvements to Interstate Route 195, Providence, Rhode Island, Proposed Development Parcel Plans 1 through 10, Scale: 1″=20′, May 2010, Bryant Associates, Inc., Engineers-Surveyors-Construction Managers, Lincoln, Rhode Island, Maguire Group, Inc., Architects/Engineers/Planners, Providence, Rhode Island.”
(c)
Subject to the approval of the director of the department of administration, the state controller is authorized to offset any currently recorded outstanding liability on the part of developmental disability organizations (DDOs) to repay previously authorized startup capital advances against the proceeds from the sale of group homes within a fiscal year prior to any sale proceeds being deposited into the information technology investment fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 26, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 7, § 12; P.L. 2023, ch. 79, art. 2, § 6, effective June 16, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7.1 - Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation — Sale of Property › Section 37-7.1-2. - Acquiring authority — Powers.

§ 37-7.1-2. Acquiring authority — Powers.
The director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation is hereby authorized to executed proper deeds and other instruments of conveyance and demise for land or other real property sold or leased, which deeds and instruments shall in each case be approved as to substance by the director of administration and as to form by the attorney general.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 286, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 368, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7.1 - Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation — Sale of Property › Section 37-7.1-3. - Use of proceeds.

§ 37-7.1-3. Use of proceeds.
(a)
Any general or public law to the contrary notwithstanding, all money received by the state from the sale of the west building of the union station complex to the greater Providence chamber of commerce shall be deposited by the general treasurer into a restricted receipt account. The proceeds shall be used for renovations and repairs to remaining state property at the union station complex and shall be expended upon the approval of the director of administration.
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or public law to the contrary, and except as provided in subsection (a), all money received by the state from the sale of any real property and/or improvements within the capital center special development district to the Rhode Island economic development corporation shall be deposited by the general treasurer into the Providence River relocation — Memorial Boulevard extension project fund created by § 42-95-1.
(c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or public law to the contrary, all money received by the state from the sale of any real property and/or improvement authorized in § 37-7.1-1(c) shall be deposited and held by the general treasurer in a restricted receipt account, excepting proceeds received from the sale of the Sockanosset Cross Road property described in § 37-7.1-1(c), which shall be deposited into the general fund of the state. All other restricted proceeds shall be held and used for the replacement of capital facilities and acquisition of land, and shall be expended therefor by the director of administration with the approval of the governor. The general assembly shall appropriate the funds from the restricted receipts accounts used as the depository for the funds received pursuant to § 37-7.1-1(c).
(d)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or public law to the contrary, all money received by the state from the sale of the real property and/or improvements authorized in § 37-7.1-1(e) shall be used for the payment of the purchase price of real property and the costs and expenses related to its acquisition.
(e)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or public law to the contrary, all money received by the state from the sale of the real property and/or improvements authorized in § 37-7.1-1(f) shall be paid into the general fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 286, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 368, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 129, art. 29, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 87, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 88, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-7.1 - Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation — Sale of Property › Section 37-7.1-4. - Director of environmental management department — Authorization — Certain Smithfield property.

§ 37-7.1-4. Director of environmental management department — Authorization — Certain Smithfield property.
The director of the Rhode Island department of environmental management, upon written request of the executive director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation, is hereby authorized and directed to grant, transfer, and convey in fee simple or otherwise in the name of and for the State of Rhode Island to the Rhode Island economic development corporation certain real estate and improvements thereon belonging to the State of Rhode Island situated in the Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island and referenced on tax lot 70, assessor’s plat 46, or portions thereof as determined by the executive director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation. The provisions of Chapters 6 and 7 of this title shall not be applicable to the conveyance or conveyances set forth herein which have been or hereafter may be effected by the Rhode Island economic development corporation under the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 87, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1. - State house — State office building.

§ 37-8-1. State house — State office building.
The department of administration shall have control and supervision of the state house and the state office building.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 104; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-1; P.L. 2004, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 362, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1.1. - Washington county courthouse in West Kingston.

§ 37-8-1.1. Washington county courthouse in West Kingston.
(a)
The director of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convey or lease for a term of one hundred (100) years the existing Washington county courthouse in West Kingston to the South County center for the arts upon the completion of a new courthouse. The sale or lease shall be for the sum of one dollar ($1.00).
(b)
The association shall be responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance or lease to include maintenance, repair, and upkeep.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 516, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1.2. - Vacating by family court — Westerly townhall.

§ 37-8-1.2. Vacating by family court — Westerly townhall.
When the family court vacates that portion of the Westerly town hall premises which it now owns and occupies, the director of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convey the state’s entire interest in the premises to the town of Westerly. The consideration for the sale shall be one dollar ($1.00). The town of Westerly shall be responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 2, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1.3. - Woonsocket courthouse.

§ 37-8-1.3. Woonsocket courthouse.
The director of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convey the courthouse in Woonsocket formerly used by the seventh division of the district court to the city of Woonsocket. The consideration for the sale shall be one dollar ($1.00). The city of Woonsocket shall be responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 155, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1.4. - Kent County Courthouse at East Greenwich.

§ 37-8-1.4. Kent County Courthouse at East Greenwich.
The State of Rhode Island has determined that it no longer needs the property and building thereon which once served the people as the Kent County Courthouse. The Town of East Greenwich has determined that it can use the property and building thereon for municipal purposes. Therefore, the director of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convey the state’s interest in the real property, the buildings thereon, and fixtures, located in the Town of East Greenwich and commonly known as the “Kent County Courthouse” to the town of East Greenwich. The consideration for the sale shall be one dollar ($1.00) paid by the Town of East Greenwich to the State. The transfer of the Kent County Courthouse shall be contingent upon the Town’s receiving authority for issuing bonds or notes in order to finance the construction, renovation, equipping, furnishing, or additions to the Kent County Courthouse from both the general assembly and the electors of the Town and the Town’s actually receiving the proceeds of the bonds or notes. The State hereby agrees to indemnify the Town of East Greenwich for environmental liabilities which existed at the Kent County Courthouse prior to the date of transfer. The Town of East Greenwich shall be responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 121, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 330, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1.5. - Bristol County Courthouse.

§ 37-8-1.5. Bristol County Courthouse.
The state of Rhode Island has determined that it no longer needs the property and building thereon which once served the people as the Bristol County Courthouse and as a state house. Therefore, the director of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convey the state’s interest in the real property, the buildings thereon, and fixtures, located in the Town of Bristol and commonly known as the “Bristol County Courthouse” to the Bristol Statehouse Foundation, a Rhode Island non-business corporation. The consideration for the sale shall be one dollar ($1.00) paid by the Bristol Statehouse Foundation to the state. The deed conveying the property shall contain covenants relating to the preservation thereof and a reverter in the event the Bristol Statehouse Foundation, or legal successor thereto, ceases to exist.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 7, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-1.6. - Pawtucket armory.

§ 37-8-1.6. Pawtucket armory.
The state of Rhode Island has determined that it no longer needs the property and buildings which once served the people as the Pawtucket armory. The city of Pawtucket has determined that it can use the property and buildings for municipal purposes. Therefore, notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director of the department of administration is hereby authorized and empowered to convey the state’s entire interest in the Pawtucket armory to the city of Pawtucket. The consideration for the sale is one dollar ($1.00). The city of Pawtucket is responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance.
History of Section.
P.L. 2000, ch. 257, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-2. - Rented premises — Military buildings — Institutional buildings.

§ 37-8-2. Rented premises — Military buildings — Institutional buildings.
The department and the director of administration shall also have supervision of the various military buildings in the custody of the adjutant general; provided, however, that the supervision shall relate only to the construction, repair, maintenance, and janitorial service of the properties. The department shall also have the supervision of the various buildings at the Dr. U. E. Zambarano memorial hospital, the Rhode Island school for the deaf, the several barracks under the control of the state police, buildings under the supervision of the chief engineer of the public works division of the department of transportation, and buildings and structures under the department of environmental management; provided, however, that the supervision shall relate only to the construction and repair of the properties, and shall not relate to the repair of buildings at the Dr. U. E. Zambarano memorial hospital.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 105; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1955, ch. 3453, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-2; impl. am. P.L. 1965, ch. 137, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 362, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-3. - Duty of department to maintain buildings.

§ 37-8-3. Duty of department to maintain buildings.
The department of administration shall care for and maintain in suitable condition for use by the occupants of the state house and by the public all of the property placed in the custody of the department of administration by the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1051, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 37, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, § 3; P.L. 1927, ch. 953, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, §§ 104, 105; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-4. - Employees of department — Purchase of supplies and services.

§ 37-8-4. Employees of department — Purchase of supplies and services.
The director of administration shall select and engage all of the employees in his or her judgment necessary therefor, fix their compensation, and discharge them at his or her pleasure, and shall cause to be purchased all materials, supplies, and tools necessary for the care and maintenance, including gas, water, electric lights, and power, and electric clock, and local telephone service, to be paid for out of the appropriation that shall be made by the general assembly from time to time for those purposes upon vouchers approved by the director of administration.
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1051, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 37, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, § 3; P.L. 1927, ch. 953, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-5. - Care and custody of State House lot.

§ 37-8-5. Care and custody of State House lot.
The State House lot, bounded by Smith, Francis, and Gaspee Streets, in the city of Providence, and the buildings thereon, together with all the paintings, portraits, furniture, furnishings, fittings, fixtures, apparatus, and property of all descriptions belonging to the state contained in the buildings, excepting the books of account, records, and papers of the different departments and offices, shall be in the care and custody of the department of administration.
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1051, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 37, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-5.1. - Prohibition of parking on North Terrace of the State House.

§ 37-8-5.1. Prohibition of parking on North Terrace of the State House.
No vehicle shall be parked on the terrace of the State House lot located on Smith Street designated as the “North Terrace”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 434, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-6. - “State House” defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.

§ 37-8-6. “State House” defined — Former state houses — Use of legislative chambers.
Wherever in the statutes of this state the words “State House” are used they shall be construed to mean the building upon the lot bounded by Gaspee, Francis, and Smith Streets in the city of Providence. The building in the city of Newport heretofore used for the purpose of a “state house” shall hereafter be called the Newport County courthouse. The building in Providence heretofore used for the purpose of a “state house” shall hereafter be called the sixth judicial district courthouse. The senate chamber and representatives hall of the State House shall not be used for any other purpose than for meetings of the two houses of the general assembly.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 27, § 1; P.L. 1901, ch. 852, § 4; P.L. 1905, ch. 1228, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 1918, ch. 1627, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 34, § 1; P.L. 1925, ch. 625, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-6.1. - Korean War monument.

§ 37-8-6.1. Korean War monument.
The director of the department of administration shall establish and cause to be displayed in the State House a monument commemorating the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States during the Korean War.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 427, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-6.2. - State House restoration and preservation account.

§ 37-8-6.2. State House restoration and preservation account.
There is hereby created within the general fund a restricted receipts account known as the State House restoration and preservation account. The purpose of the account shall be to accept donations from the State House restoration society, which shall be used exclusively for the restoration, preservation, betterment, and benefit of the Rhode Island State House located on Smith Street in Providence, Rhode Island.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 80, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-6.3. - Painting of state seals.

§ 37-8-6.3. Painting of state seals.
The thirteen (13) state seals displayed above the senate chamber shall be painted with the authentic colors as officially adopted by the state which they represent.
History of Section.
P.L. 2001, ch. 302, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-6.4. - POW/MIA chair of honor.

§ 37-8-6.4. POW/MIA chair of honor.
The director of the department of administration shall establish and cause to be displayed in the State House a POW/MIA chair of honor commemorating the men and women of the United States armed forces taken as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 161, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 172, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-7. - Allotment of office space in State House — Furnishings.

§ 37-8-7. Allotment of office space in State House — Furnishings.
The director of administration shall designate the rooms to be used by the committees, boards, departments, divisions, commissions, officers, or persons now or hereafter authorized by law to be provided with offices in the state house, and shall furnish the offices, to the extent of furnishings in the custody of the department of administration available therefor. Upon the request of any board, department, division, commission, or officer, the department of administration shall from time to time, as in the director’s judgment may be necessary, repair and renew the furniture, furnishings, and other movables used or to be used in any office, and the cost of repair and renewal of the furniture, furnishings, and other movables or any additions thereto shall be paid upon vouchers approved by the director of administration from the appropriation made to be expended for that purpose. All furniture, furnishings, and movables shall remain in the care and custody of the department of administration.
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1051, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 37, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, § 3; P.L. 1927, ch. 953, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-8. - Battle flags and markers.

§ 37-8-8. Battle flags and markers.
(a)
The priceless battle flags and markers now belonging to the state of Rhode Island, and any that may hereafter be presented to this state, shall be maintained by the department of administration in embellished cases suitable for their display in the halls or foyers of the State House, and the cases shall be practically hermetically sealed for the purpose of protecting and preserving the battle flags and markers for future generations as the most eloquent testimonials of the patriotism and valor of our fathers. The battle flags and markers shall not be removed from the cases for any purpose other than for their necessary repair or preservation. The department of administration shall have full care, custody, and control of all the battle flags and markers, and the department is hereby authorized and directed to carry out and enforce the provisions and purposes of this section.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department of administration is authorized to remove, conserve, and indefinitely store any battle flag or marker it deems to be in such a state of deterioration that its removal from the State House encasements is necessary for its continued existence.
(c)
The department of administration is directed to study the condition of the State House historic battle flags and markers, the encasements in which they are housed and their method of display to ensure their continued survival while permitting, to the extent possible, continued public display of these historic artifacts. In conducting such study, the department shall seek input and guidance from persons with expertise in historic preservation, textile conservation, veterans’ affairs and military history, as well as from members of the public. The department shall prepare a comprehensive set of recommendations for the conservation and display of these battle flags and markers. The department shall present its findings and recommendations to the governor, the speaker of the house, and the president of the senate not later than January 1, 2017.
(d)
The department is authorized to apply for and accept public or private funds to carry out this study and for the continued preservation and display of these battle flags and markers.
History of Section.
P.L. 1917, ch. 1461, §§ 1, 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, §§ 4, 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, §§ 4, 5; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-8; P.L. 2015, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 281, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-9. - Governors’ portraits.

§ 37-8-9. Governors’ portraits.
The secretary of state shall cause a portrait to be painted of each governor of the state as soon after the governor is inducted into office and also a portrait of any former governor of the state who may be living and whose portrait is not hung in the state house. Whenever any portrait is finished, the secretary of state shall deliver the portrait to the department of administration to be hung in the State House and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her order upon the general treasurer for a sum sufficient to pay for any portrait out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated upon receipt of vouchers approved by the secretary of state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1909, ch. 363, § 43; P.L. 1921, ch. 2076, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 416, § 45; G.L. 1938, ch. 632, § 8; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660 § 65; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-10. - Hours State House open — Maintenance of good order.

§ 37-8-10. Hours State House open — Maintenance of good order.
The department of administration shall fix the hours for opening and closing the State House, but the hours so fixed shall not prevent access by the public to the offices therein during the time when it is provided by law that they shall be kept open. It shall be the duty of the department to maintain good order in the State House and upon the grounds surrounding the State House. The capitol police, the bureau of police and fire of the city of Providence, and the superintendent of state police shall assign such number of officers for that purpose as the department may from time to time request.
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1051, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 37, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, § 6; P.L. 1931, ch. 1719, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-10; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-11. - Operation of state house restaurant — Sales stands.

§ 37-8-11. Operation of state house restaurant — Sales stands.
(a)
The department may make such arrangements as it deems advisable for the operation of the restaurant in the State House. It may lease the restaurant and may regulate the sale of newspapers and other articles within the building. All money received by it from these or any other sources shall be paid to the general treasurer monthly.
(b)
All positions in the State House restaurant shall be in the classified service of the state. Employees of the restaurant on June 13, 1963, shall be granted permanent status in classified positions as determined by the personnel administrator. Notwithstanding any prior contractual bases of employment supported by the state house restaurant rotary fund, the employees are herewith specifically granted the longevity increases of employees in the classified service from the date of their original employment in the restaurant.
History of Section.
P.L. 1902, ch. 1051, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 37, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 35, § 7; P.L. 1931, ch. 1719, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 105, § 7; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 37-8-11; P.L. 1963, ch. 214, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 37 - Public Property and Works › Chapter 37-8 - Public Buildings › Section 37-8-11.1. - Retirement of State House restaurant employees.

§ 37-8-11.1. Retirement of State House restaurant employees.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the provisions of chapters 8, 9, and 10 of title 36, as amended, shall apply to the employees of the State House restaurant. Any employee shall also be permitted to purchase previous service credits in the retirement system for any periods of employment in the State House restaurant from August 1945, to the present, provided he or she makes written application to the retirement board on or before December 31, 1963, and pays into the retirement system in a lump sum payment the contributions of five percent (5%) of his or her total earnings for the period in which he or she seeks membership credit, plus interest at the rate of four percent (4%) per annum compounded annually up to July 1, 1947, and regular interest of two percent (2%) per annum compounded annually thereafter to date of payment.
History of Section.
P.L. 1963, ch. 214, § 2.