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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-23. - Certain agreements.

§ 42-116-23. Certain agreements.
No agreement which tends to diminish or defeat the interest of the corporation in any asset acquired by it under this chapter is valid against the corporation unless the agreement:
(1)
Is in writing;
(2)
Was executed by the eligible institution and any person claiming an adverse interest thereunder, including the obligor, contemporaneously with the acquisition of the asset by the eligible institution;
(3)
Was approved by the board of directors of the eligible institution or its loan committee; which approval is reflected in the minutes of the board or committee; and
(4)
Has been, continuously, from the time of its execution, an official record of the eligible institution.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-24. - Tax exemption.

§ 42-116-24. Tax exemption.
(a)
Bonds issued by the corporation in accordance with this chapter, the principal and the income from these bonds, including any profit made on the sale of these bonds, are, at all times, exempt from taxation by and within the state.
(b)
The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter are in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity and for the improvement of their health and living conditions and constitute the performance of an essential governmental function and the corporation, its assets, its properties, and its moneys, and the income derived from these are exempt from all state, municipal, and local taxes, excises and assessments; provided, however, that the corporation makes payments of real property taxes to municipalities and political subdivisions with respect to the real property of the corporation (other than real property owned by the corporation and used for the conduct of its operations) located in the municipalities and political subdivisions.
(c)
With respect to any transfer of real estate or an interest in real estate to or from the corporation, neither the corporation nor the entity or person making or receiving the transfer are required to pay any real estate conveyance or transfer tax or recording fees of any kind on account of instruments or documents recorded by or on behalf of the corporation or any entity or person in connection with the transfer.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4; P.L. 1992, ch. 9, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-25. - Duration of corporation — Termination.

§ 42-116-25. Duration of corporation — Termination.
The corporation and its corporate existence shall continue until it is dissolved in accordance with procedures contained in §§ 7-6-50 — 7-6-55 after its board of directors has determined that the purposes for which it has been created have been substantially fulfilled; provided, however, that no dissolution shall take effect so long as the corporation has bonds outstanding unless adequate provision has been made for the payment or satisfaction of their payment or unless there is a consent to a dissolution by an authorized action of the holders of these bonds or their trustee or other authorized representative. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in §§ 7-6-50 — 7-6-55, upon termination of the corporation, title to all funds and other properties owned by it which remain after provision for the payment or satisfaction of all bonds, certificates of indebtedness, promissory notes, and other obligations of the corporation shall be transferred to and shall vest in the sinking fund as provided in chapter 8 of title 35. Net proceeds, after expenses, arising from any assets and legal settlements that have reverted to the sinking fund shall be deposited into the sinking fund as provided in chapter 8 of title 35.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4; P.L. 1992, ch. 9, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 31, art. 26, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-25.1. - Defeasance of corporation bonds.

§ 42-116-25.1. Defeasance of corporation bonds.
Upon termination of the corporation all funds from assets formerly held by the corporation shall be paid to the general fund upon receipt.
History of Section.
P.L. 2000, ch. 55, art. 3, § 6; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 3, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 17, § 3; P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 4, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 6, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-25.2. - Indemnification.

§ 42-116-25.2. Indemnification.
The state shall indemnify the tax administrator and any of his or her agents for any recovery against the administrator in his or her personal capacity arising out of any act or omission occurring within the scope of the administrator’s duties; provided that the act or omission is not the result of fraud, willful misconduct, or malice.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 376, art. 4, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-26. - Record keeping — Financial statements.

§ 42-116-26. Record keeping — Financial statements.
The corporation shall, at all times, keep full and accurate accounts of its receipts, expenditures, disbursements, assets, and liabilities which shall be open to inspection by any officer or appointed agent of the state. The corporation shall submit an annual report, in writing, to the general assembly and the general officers. The report shall include financial statements relating to the operations, properties, and expenditures of the corporation maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The auditor general shall perform or have performed an annual audit of the financial statements of the corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-27. - Inconsistent laws — Supplemental powers.

§ 42-116-27. Inconsistent laws — Supplemental powers.
The provisions of this chapter are deemed to provide an additional, alternative, and complete method for accomplishing the purposes of this chapter, and are deemed and construed to be supplemental and additional to, and not in derogation of, powers conferred upon the corporation and the department by any other laws; provided, however, that insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any general or special law, municipal charter, administrative order or regulations, the provisions of this chapter are controlling.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-28. - Compliance with federal law.

§ 42-116-28. Compliance with federal law.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter are limited to the extent required by applicable federal law.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-29. - Inapplicability of certain laws.

§ 42-116-29. Inapplicability of certain laws.
(a)
The corporation is authorized and empowered to acquire and to dispose of real property without the necessity of obtaining the approval of the state properties committee or otherwise complying with the provisions of chapter 6 of title 37.
(b)
Nothing in this statute or in the activities of the corporation constitutes a state mandate within the meaning of § 45-13-7, et seq.
(c)
Employees of the corporation are not, by reason of that employment, deemed to be employees of the state for any purpose, any other provision of the general laws to the contrary notwithstanding, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, titles 28 and 36.
(d)
Neither the corporation nor its board of directors are exempt from the provisions of chapter 2 of title 38, or chapter 46 of this title.
(e)
The corporation establishes internal purchasing procedures consistent with the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37.
(f)
The corporation is authorized and empowered to acquire the assets of an eligible institution, dispose of those assets, and assume liabilities of an eligible institution without the necessity of complying with the provisions of title 37.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-30. - Liability of the corporation.

§ 42-116-30. Liability of the corporation.
The corporation is, subject to the period of limitations set forth in § 9-1-25, liable in actions of tort only to the extent that those actions do not arise from the performance of any functions found or deemed to be essential or discretionary governmental functions. Any recovery in an action or any recovery by any person in one or more of any actions against the corporation, its directors, employees, or agents shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per plaintiff in the absence of fraud or willful misconduct. In the absence of fraud or willful misconduct, the directors are not personally liable to any party on account of any action (whether tort or otherwise) arising from or related to the manner or terms of the disposition of the corporation’s assets, nor shall the manner or terms of the disposition constitute a defense to any obligation owed to the corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-32. - Corporation’s right to subrogation.

§ 42-116-32. Corporation’s right to subrogation.
(a)
Any depositor who receives payments under this chapter is deemed to have assigned to the corporation all rights, claims, and causes of action which he or she may have (1) against any eligible institution, (2) against any officers, directors, employees, or agents of the institution, and (3) against any person who performs or who has performed any financial audit or examination of the institution or who performs or who has performed other professional services for the institution, to the extent and in the full amount of those payments. The corporation may require the execution of a document evidencing and setting forth the terms of the aforesaid assignment, as a condition precedent to his or her receipt of payments under this chapter.
(b)
The subrogation rights of the corporation under this section shall have the same priority against the assets of the eligible institution or any of the other persons listed in subsection (a) as that possessed by the depositor entitled to receive payments under this chapter.
(c)
Nothing in this section shall be construed:
(1)
To extinguish, diminish, abrogate or assign any rights, claims or causes of action which a depositor may have against (i) any eligible institution, (ii) any officers, directors, employees, or agents of the institution, or (iii) any person who performs or who has performed any financial audit or examination of the institution or who performs or who has performed other professional services for the institution, for any losses, of any nature whatsoever, in excess of the amount of the payments received by the depositor from the corporation under this chapter; or
(2)
To extinguish, diminish, change, or affect the civil liability or the criminal culpability of (i) any eligible institution, (ii) any officers, directors, employees or agents of any eligible institution, or (iii) any person who performs or who has performed any financial audit or examination of an institution or who performs or who has performed other professional services for an institution.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-33. - Performance review committee.

§ 42-116-33. Performance review committee.
(a)
There is created a seven (7) member performance review committee. The members shall be: (1) the governor or his or her designee; (2) the speaker of the house of representatives or his or her designee; (3) the president of the senate or his or her designee; (4) a minority party member of the general assembly to be designated by the minority leader of the house of representatives and the minority leader of the senate acting jointly; (5) one member selected by the board of directors of the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants; (6) one member selected by the board of directors of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Inc.; and (7) one member who shall be a depositor selected by the joint committee on small business.
(b)
The committee shall meet and issue its biannual reports by February 15th and August 15th of each year. The document shall contain the following:
(1)
Information regarding the disposition of the assets and liabilities of the corporation;
(2)
Information regarding the interest and income, if any, earned by the corporation and the administrative expenses of the corporation;
(3)
Information, which updates projections as regards cash inflow and outflow;
(4)
Information as to the general fiscal condition of the state and how that condition relates to the activities and operation of the corporation;
(5)
Information as to the principal amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness;
(6)
A review, which considers subdivisions (1) — (5), of the schedule of payments and a recommendation as to the acceleration or modification of the schedule;
(7)
A recommendation, if any, as to necessary and appropriate legislation; and
(8)
A brief summary of the document shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the state on two (2) successive days.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4; P.L. 1993, ch. 251, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 6, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 130; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 53.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-34. - Severability.

§ 42-116-34. Severability.
The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision of this chapter is held invalid in any circumstances, that invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances. This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet any constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements. This chapter shall be construed liberally in aid of its purpose and legislative findings.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-35. - Excess interest forfeiture.

§ 42-116-35. Excess interest forfeiture.
Any person or entity who entered into an agreement with any institution subject to receivership pursuant to the Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Act for an interest rate above the highest publicly posted rate forfeits all of that interest in excess of the posted rate from the date of initial deposit.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 3, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-36. - Recording certain transfer documents.

§ 42-116-36. Recording certain transfer documents.
If the corporation receives or makes an assignment, conveyance or other transfer of commercial paper consisting of negotiable or non-negotiable instruments or contracts that are secured by any mortgage, assignment of rents, profits, or income of real estate, security interests in fixtures or personal property or other instruments or documents that provide collateral security for the commercial paper, the officer responsible for the recording of deeds or other instruments in the records of each city or town where the original instruments or documents that granted the collateral security were recorded shall accept for recording a duly executed and acknowledged general assignment, conveyance, or other transfer from or to the corporation which identifies the transferor and the transferee without requiring a separate document or instrument to be recorded to evidence the transfer, conveyance, or assignment of each individual item of collateral security or a reference to the book and page where each recorded instrument affected by the transfer was recorded. The general assignment, conveyance, or transfer shall be constructive notice to all persons of the assignment, conveyance, or transfer to or from the corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 9, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-37. - Use of funds.

§ 42-116-37. Use of funds.
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, from and after March 1, 1992, payment of funds of the corporation to any depositor of the Central Credit Union, the Marquette Credit Union, the Banner Loan and Investment Corporation, the Rhode Island Central Credit Union, the East Providence Credit Union, the Providence Teachers Credit Union, the Columbian Credit Union, the Greater Providence Deposit Corporation, Greater Providence Trust Company and Community-Loan and Investment Bank, the Davisville Credit Union or the Chariho-Exeter Credit Union in respect of deposit liabilities (whether by the corporation or the receiver of the eligible institution) shall be made only pursuant to the provisions of § 42-116-12 and/or in connection with transactions authorized by § 42-116-6(10) which result in the acquisition of federal deposit insurance with respect to any deposit liabilities (or any deposit obligations issued in full or partial satisfaction thereof), of the aforementioned eligible institutions, whether from the National Credit Union Administration or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 9, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-38. - Depositor’s advisory board.

§ 42-116-38. Depositor’s advisory board.
(a)
There is created a three (3) member depositor’s advisory board. Members of the board shall be depositors in financial institutions which were closed as of January 1, 1991, and which are currently in receivership. One member shall be appointed by the house majority leader. One member shall be appointed by the president of the senate. One member shall be appointed by the governor. Each member shall serve a term of two (2) years as his or her successor is appointed. Members of the board shall serve without compensation. It shall be the role of the depositor’s advisory board to give advice to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporation concerning rules and regulations and legislation affecting the banking crisis; to study the effects, both long term and short term, of the banking crisis; to recommend to the corporation special studies and projects which it feels are needed to expedite a solution to the banking crisis. The board shall report its findings to the governor in January of each year.
(b)
The board shall, at regular intervals, conduct business meetings for the purpose of carrying out its general business, and the meetings shall be open to the public and all records and minutes will be a matter of public record.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 9, § 4; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 130.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-39. - Payment of commission costs.

§ 42-116-39. Payment of commission costs.
(a)
From time to time, after submission to the corporation by the commission of properly authenticated invoices for commission costs, together with other documentation substantiating and describing in detail as the corporation may reasonably request and after review by the auditor general, the corporation shall pay or cause to be paid the approved commission costs, but in no event shall the corporation pay or be liable for commission costs and expenses in the aggregate of no more than three million eight hundred thousand dollars ($3,800,000). The corporation is entitled to obtain, have access to, and use in its absolute discretion all materials, documents, instruments, investigations, data, information, and knowledge obtained, provided for or produced in connection with the work of the commission and has the right to employ for its own purposes the services of any of the accountants, consultants, or investigators employed by the commission at its own expense.
(b)
The corporation is subrogated to all rights, claims, and causes of action which the commission may have against any person who performs services or supplies goods to the commission. Nothing in this section, however, shall be deemed to grant to the corporation any right to direct or control the activities of the commission.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 112, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-40. - Court-approved settlements.

§ 42-116-40. Court-approved settlements.
(a)
Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a person, corporation, or other entity who has resolved its liability to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporation, the receiver of Rhode Island share and deposit indemnity corporation or the receiver of any state-chartered financial institution in a judicially-approved good faith settlement is not liable for claims for contribution or equitable indemnity regarding matters addressed in the settlement. The settlement does not discharge any other joint tortfeasors unless its terms provide, but it reduces the potential liability of the joint tortfeasors by the amount of the settlement.
(b)
The provisions of this section apply solely and exclusively to settlements of liabilities to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporation, the receiver of the Rhode Island share and deposit indemnity corporation and the receiver of any other state-chartered financial institution and shall not be construed to amend or repeal the provisions of chapter 6 of title 10 relating to contributions among joint tortfeasors, other than as specifically provided in this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 85, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 53.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation › Section 42-116-41. - Loan portfolio valuation.

§ 42-116-41. Loan portfolio valuation.
(a)
On or before the winter meeting of the performance review committee, the corporation shall submit to the committee an assessment of the current market value of the remaining loans and real estate owned. This assessment shall contain a profile of the portfolio in sufficient detail to permit an informal valuation by an investor. The assessment shall report the known transactions involving similar portfolios, which have been reported in the publications that report the results of auctions or sales of similar portfolios and provide an analysis to the potential market reception of a theoretical decision by the corporation to invite bids to sell the portfolio.
(b)
The portfolio profile will include a stratification of loans by performance status and collateral type. Data will include the number of loans in each classification, the aggregate principal balance, the “Legal Balance”, the dollar weighted average rate of interest, dollar weighted average delinquencies, and the dollar weighted average maturity. The profile is to be consistent with those of similar portfolios, which are offered by lenders to investors in the institutional investment market.
(c)
Should comparable information provided be inconclusive as to the current market value of the portfolio, the committee may recommend to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporations’ board of directors that the corporation seek an informal review of the potential value of the portfolio by an investor within one hundred twenty (120) days of the committee’s winter meeting.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 53.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-2. - Legislative findings.

§ 42-117-2. Legislative findings.
(a)
It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition of substantial and persistent unemployment and under employment which causes hardship to many individuals and families, wastes vital human resources, increases the public assistance burdens of the state, impairs the security of family life, prevents many of our youths from continuing their education, impedes the economic and physical development of municipalities, and adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of our state.
(b)
It is declared to be the policy of the state to promote a vigorous and growing economy, to prevent economic stagnation, and to encourage the creation of new job opportunities in order to ameliorate the hazards of unemployment and underemployment, reduce the level of public assistance, increase revenues to the state and its municipalities, and to achieve a stable diversified economy.
(c)
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism for business and industry to secure any necessary licenses or permits, without waiving the lawful conditions of the license or permits, in an expeditious manner.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-3. - Definitions.

§ 42-117-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(1)
“Economic development corporation” is the Rhode Island economic development corporation set forth in § 42-64-4.
(2)
“Person” means any natural person, company, corporation, partnership, or any type of business entity.
(3)
“Project of critical economic concern” means an undertaking designated by the economic development corporation to be significant, in its operational stage, by its ability to enhance, promote and encourage business, commerce, and industry in Rhode Island and to stimulate jobs and relieve underemployment and unemployment in Rhode Island.
(4)
“State agency” means any office, department, board, commission, bureau, division, authority, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-4. - Request for status as a project of critical economic concern.

§ 42-117-4. Request for status as a project of critical economic concern.
A person through the governor may apply to the Rhode Island economic development corporation and request that his or her project be classified as a project of critical economic concern. The Rhode Island economic development corporation shall render a written decision on the request within forty-five (45) days of the filing and receipt of the request. If the project is found to be a project of critical economic concern, the Rhode Island economic development corporation may issue a certificate of critical economic concern. A certificate of critical economic concern shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance. However, a certificate of critical economic concern may be extended for an additional period of two (2) years at the discretion of the executive director of the Rhode Island economic development corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 477, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-5. - Filing of certificate.

§ 42-117-5. Filing of certificate.
A person shall file the certificate of critical economic concern with the appropriate state agency that has licensing or permitting authority over the project. A person must file the certificate of critical economic concern at the time of filing the necessary permit application(s) required for the project with the state agency. The state agency shall give priority to the project of critical economic concern in the handling and processing of the application.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-6. - Action by state agency.

§ 42-117-6. Action by state agency.
(a)
Within three (3) months of the submission of a substantially complete application, the state agency must render a written report on the status of the application. The report shall contain information, which will enable the person to make a sound business decision as to whether or not to pursue the application. The report shall be sent to the applicant.
(b)
If the application is not granted, then the state agency shall on the fourth, fifth, and sixth months of the anniversary of submission render a written report on the status of the application. If at the end of the sixth month, a decision has not been rendered on the application, then, in addition to the applicant, a copy of the written report shall be rendered monthly thereafter to the governor and the Rhode Island economic development corporation until a decision to accept or reject the application has been made.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-7. - Permitting or licensing requirements.

§ 42-117-7. Permitting or licensing requirements.
The issuance of and the filing of a certificate of critical economic concern does not constitute, and shall not be considered, a waiver of any element, rule, regulation, or statute upon which the license or permit is granted.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-8. - Rules and regulations.

§ 42-117-8. Rules and regulations.
Each state agency and the Rhode Island economic development corporation shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 35 of this title to implement this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-117 - Expedited Permit Process › Section 42-117-9. - Coal burning power plants — Exemption.

§ 42-117-9. Coal burning power plants — Exemption.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to applications arising from or related to coal burning power plants.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 477, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-1. - Creation.

§ 42-119-1. Creation.
There is created a Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls, which shall consist of twenty-six (26) members. Members shall be representative of the general public reflecting a broad spectrum of women from all socioeconomic, multi-cultural, and demographic segments as well as various departments of state government consistent with the purpose of this chapter. Members shall serve staggered terms of three (3) years.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-2. - Purpose.

§ 42-119-2. Purpose.
The purpose of the commission is to advance women and girls toward full equity in all areas of life and to promote rights and opportunities for all women. The commission shall study, make recommendations, and promote constructive action on issues related to women which include, but are not limited to, the following: economic development, education, employment, health, legal rights, political participation, and the quality of individual and family life.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-3. - Areas of responsibility.

§ 42-119-3. Areas of responsibility.
The commission has the following responsibilities:
(1)
Advise and submit recommendations to the governor and the general assembly on issues relating to women;
(2)
Gather and disseminate information to women and/or the general public on issues relating to women;
(3)
Develop and/or support programs and services for women consistent with the purpose of the commission;
(4)
Collaborate and/or partner with concerned organizations, groups, and state departments on issues of common concern;
(5)
Educate and encourage women to exercise the right to vote, encourage candidacy for public office and promote appointment of qualified women to boards, commissions, and government positions at all levels;
(6)
Evaluate, monitor, and propose federal and state legislation and advise legislators on issues relating to women; and
(7)
Advocate for women’s equity in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-4. - Selection criteria.

§ 42-119-4. Selection criteria.
The commission shall be appointed in the following manner:
(1)
The governor shall appoint twelve (12) members for three (3) year terms on a staggered basis with four (4) appointed each year. Terms shall be effective July 1;
(2)
The president of the senate shall appoint three (3) senators, not more than two (2) from the same political party;
(3)
The speaker of the house shall appoint three (3) representatives, not more than two (2) from the same political party;
(4)
Consistent with the purpose, the commission shall designate eight (8) state department directors who shall each appoint one commissioner for a three (3) year term on a staggered basis effective July 1;
(5)
Reappointments can be made and any vacancies shall be filled consistent with initial appointments. All appointees shall have a commitment to working with issues relating to women.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 131; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 54.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-5. - Survival of lawful activities.

§ 42-119-5. Survival of lawful activities.
Action taken, rules, regulations, or standards adopted by the permanent advisory commission on women prior to July 1, 1992, in accordance with authority under resolution No. 84 of the 1970 acts and resolves and subsequent executive order and general assembly action, shall automatically continue with the same force and effect as if the action or adoption had taken place after July 1, 1992.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-6. - Accountability.

§ 42-119-6. Accountability.
The commission shall make an annual report to the governor and the general assembly on all activities undertaken in fulfilling its purpose and responsibilities.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-7. - Grants and gifts.

§ 42-119-7. Grants and gifts.
The commission is empowered to apply for and receive, from any federal, state, or local agency, private foundation or from any individual, any grants, appropriations, or gifts which shall be deposited as restricted revenues. Appropriations shall be utilized in order to carry out the purpose of this commission.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 146; P.L. 2016, ch. 24, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 29, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-8. - Cooperation.

§ 42-119-8. Cooperation.
All departments, boards, and agencies of the state shall cooperate with the commission and furnish any advice and information, documentary and otherwise, that may be necessary or desirable to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-119 - Rhode Island Commission on Women and Girls › Section 42-119-9. - Severability.

§ 42-119-9. Severability.
If any provision or part of this chapter, or application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions of this chapter and the application of those provisions to any other person or persons or circumstances, other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected by that invalidity.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 59, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-120 - American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-120-1. - Commission established.

§ 42-120-1. Commission established.
There shall be an American and Cape Verdean cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended from Cape Verdean ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between Cape Verdeans and Cape Verdean-Americans and shall foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 476, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 132.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-120 - American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-120-2. - Terms of office — Chairperson.

§ 42-120-2. Terms of office — Chairperson.
The members shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years except that of the three (3) members originally appointed by each of the appointing authorities; one shall be appointed for a term of one year, one shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and one for a term of three (3) years. The members shall annually elect one of them as chairperson of the commission.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 476, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-120 - American and Cape Verdean Cultural Exchange Commission › Section 42-120-3. - Authority to accept grants.

§ 42-120-3. Authority to accept grants.
In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the commission is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency of the United States government and the commission, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform these acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States or any agency of the United States government as may be necessary in the manner and degree as shall be deemed to be in the best interest of the state. The proceeds of grants received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and by deposited by him or her in a separate fund and shall be utilized for the purposes of those grants.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 476, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993 › Section 42-122-2. - Purposes.

§ 42-122-2. Purposes.
(a)
To provide the highest level of protection to the state’s most environmentally sensitive natural areas;
(b)
To promote the health and welfare of the people of Rhode Island by promoting the preservation of areas of unique natural interest for scientific, educational, recreational, cultural, and scenic purposes as a link to the state’s heritage; and
(c)
To allow significant public and privately owned lands of critical environmental concern to be designated as natural area preserves.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993 › Section 42-122-3. - Definitions.

§ 42-122-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)
“Director” means the director of the department of environmental management of the state of Rhode Island.
(2)
“Natural area preserve” means areas of most environmentally sensitive land and/or water containing habitat suitable for plant or animal life or geological features of biological, scientific, educational, geological, paleontological, or scenic value worthy of preservation in its natural condition which has been approved by the director.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993 › Section 42-122-4. - System of natural area preserves.

§ 42-122-4. System of natural area preserves.
The director shall establish a system of natural area preserves and shall have the responsibility as set forth in this chapter for selection of all natural area preserves within the system, and shall ensure that these preserves are maintained in as natural and wild a state as is consistent with educational, scientific, biological, geological, paleontological, and scenic purposes. The director shall ensure the use of natural area preserves for research and other purposes consistent with the intent of this chapter. The director may adopt regulations for establishing and managing the natural area preserve system including, but not limited to, procedures for the adoption and revision of a management plan for each designated natural area preserve.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993 › Section 42-122-5. - Procedure for designation of non-state owned land as a natural area preserve.

§ 42-122-5. Procedure for designation of non-state owned land as a natural area preserve.
(a)
The director may approve non-state owned land as a natural area preserve only upon the recommendation of the natural heritage preservation commission (established under § 42-17.5-4) and only after a public hearing and upon notice. The notice required under this section shall set forth a description of the proposed action, including a description of the land to be offered, and the time and place of the hearing. The notice shall conform to the requirements of § 42-35-1 et seq.
(b)
The natural heritage preservation commission shall review requests from municipalities, private land conservation organizations, and private landowners desiring designation of a parcel of land as a natural area preserve, and make recommendations to the director. Any request must include the written consent of the private landowner before any review shall commence. In making recommendations, it shall be guided by the natural heritage program and other relevant sources of information about critical environmental resources. The natural heritage preservation commission may also, on its own initiative, make recommendations for designation of areas to the director.
(c)
To be designated a natural area preserve the property owner must voluntarily grant to the state of Rhode Island a conservation easement, which shall include the reasons for the designation, and prepare a management plan for the preserve that defines the methods by which the educational, scientific, biological, geological, paleontological, and/or scenic purposes of the designation shall be carried out. The conservation easement shall be recorded in the land evidence records in the city or town where the parcel is located.
(d)
In areas under the jurisdiction of the coastal resource management council (CRMC), the director shall coordinate with the CRMC areas to be proposed for inclusion within the program.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993 › Section 42-122-6. - Procedures for designation of state-owned land as a natural area preserve.

§ 42-122-6. Procedures for designation of state-owned land as a natural area preserve.
(a)
A request for designation of state-owned land as a natural area preserve shall be made to the director, that request specifying the area to be designated, the reasons for the designation, the proposed management strategy necessary to protect the critical environmental resources within the area, and the changes that would be required in current management practices. The request for designation may be made by the director of any state agency for any parcel of land under the agency’s control.
(b)
The director may approve the designation of state-owned land as a preserve only after consultation with the managing agency, and after a public hearing. Notice requirements for the public hearing shall be the same as required under § 42-122-5(a). Before a preserve is designated, a management plan must be approved by the director and adopted by the department managing the preserve.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.