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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-40 - Interchange of Government Employees › Section 42-40-7. - Travel expenses of employees of other governments.

§ 42-40-7. Travel expenses of employees of other governments.
A receiving agency in this state may, in accordance with the travel regulations of the agency, pay travel expenses of persons assigned thereto under this chapter during the period of assignments on the same basis as if they were regular employees of the receiving agency.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-40-7; P.L. 1965, ch. 233, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-1. - Short title.

§ 42-41-1. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the “Budgeting, Appropriation, and Receipt of Federal Monies Act”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-2. - Purpose.

§ 42-41-2. Purpose.
(a)
It is the purpose of this chapter to clarify the roles of the state executive and legislative branches in budgeting and appropriating federal monies received by the state to:
(1)
Assure adherence to state policies and priorities established by statute or executive orders pursuant thereto;
(2)
Avoid commitments of present state monies or implied commitments of future state monies to replace withdrawn or diminished federal monies except through established budgetary and appropriation processes; and
(3)
Assure that acceptance and use of such federal monies is in the overall best interest of the state.
(b)
Furthermore, it is the purpose of this chapter to permit agencies of this state to meet certain administrative requirements for receiving federal grants in aid without delay and without awaiting specific legislation for each grant program.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-3. - Definitions.

§ 42-41-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Agency”
means all state offices, departments, divisions, institutions, boards, commissions, councils, committees, or other entities of the executive branch, offices of the judicial branch, and offices of the legislative branch of state government.
(b) “Federal monies”
means any financial assistance made to a state agency by the United States government, whether a loan, grant, subsidy, augmentation, reimbursement, or in any other form.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-4. - Inclusion of federal funds in budget.

§ 42-41-4. Inclusion of federal funds in budget.
Pursuant to § 35-3-7, the budget officer shall henceforth include all federal monies received or anticipated by state agencies as a part of the budget request, showing for each budgetary category the amount of state monies requested by funding the amount of federal monies anticipated or due, the amount of other nonstate monies requested or anticipated, and the total anticipated expenditure from all sources for the respective category.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-5. - Legislative appropriation authority and delegation thereof.

§ 42-41-5. Legislative appropriation authority and delegation thereof.
(a)
No agency shall establish new, or expand existing programs including any program involving federal or other nonstate monies, beyond the scope of those already established, recognized, and appropriated for by the general assembly until the program and the availability of money is submitted by the agency to the budget officer for recommendations to the general assembly.
(b)
No state agency may make expenditures of any federal monies, whether such monies are advanced prior to expenditure or as reimbursement, unless such expenditures are made pursuant to specific appropriations of the general assembly.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-6. - Appropriations not delegated.

§ 42-41-6. Appropriations not delegated.
(a)
Any federal monies which are received by a state agency after July 1, 1992, which are not otherwise appropriated to that state agency by the annual appropriation acts of the regular session of the general assembly, are hereby appropriated for that state agency for the purpose set forth in such federal grant or receipt, except that no expenditure shall be made from and no obligation shall be incurred against any such federal grant or other federal receipt, which has not been previously appropriated or reappropriated or approved by the governor, the speaker of the house, and the president of the senate, until that authorization has been transmitted to the state agency to make expenditure therefrom.
(b)
State agencies desiring the governor’s approval to expend or obligate federal grants or other federal receipts not appropriated or reappropriated by the assembly in the annual appropriation act or supplemental appropriation act shall forward a request to the state budget officer who shall forward a copy to the speaker of the house and the president of the senate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 103.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-7. - Exceptions and exclusions.

§ 42-41-7. Exceptions and exclusions.
(a)
Federal funds receipted by “self supporting” or “proprietary” state agencies that derive all their financing from sources other than the general fund are exempt from the provisions of §§ 42-41-5 and 42-41-6. Colleges and universities under the control of the board of governors for higher education are also exempt from these provisions.
(b)
Whenever in carrying out any specific project or service the cost of which is to be paid by the federal government, it is necessary for the state to make payment in the first instance subject to reimbursement in full by the federal government, the state controller and the general treasurer are hereby authorized to make such payments upon the receipt of daily authenticated vouchers provided such payments are authorized by the appropriation, reappropriation, or approvals specified in § 42-41-6 above by the governor, speaker of the house, and president of the state senate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 103.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-8. - Funding for grant audits.

§ 42-41-8. Funding for grant audits.
(a)
Every state department and agency which receives federal assistance funds subject to the provisions of the uniform administrative requirements for grants in aid to state and local governments shall set aside an amount equal to one-tenth of one percent (.1%) of the funds received to pay for financial and compliance audits as required by the grantor or by state statute.
(b)
Applications for grants, except where precluded by federal law, shall include requests for funds adequate to accomplish the objectives of the grant proposal, including monies to pay for financial and compliance audits as required by the grantor or by state statute. Monies included in a grant award budgeted and designated for auditing the grant or program shall not be used for any other purpose.
(c)
All funds set aside and designated to be used for financial and compliance audits of federal assistance grants shall be deposited into a separate account maintained by the general treasurer for that purpose.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-41 - Budgeting, Appropriation and Receipt of Federal Monies › Section 42-41-9. - Grant audit revenue.

§ 42-41-9. Grant audit revenue.
(a)
The auditor general may enter into agreements or contracts with the federal government or its agencies, or with state departments, agencies, commissions, and state created authorities, acting in behalf thereof for the purpose of conducting financial and compliance audits of programs funded in whole or in part by the federal government and carried out by agencies of the state.
(b)
These audits shall be undertaken only after related contracts or agreements between the parties have been filed with the joint committee on legislative affairs.
(c)
The costs of the audits, including, but not limited to, salaries and operating expenses, shall be charged at rates to be established jointly by the auditor general and the director of administration, and shall not exceed the amount of funds available for this purpose. The auditor general shall document the hours expended on those audits on a biweekly basis, and the documentation shall be the basis for expenditures from the account maintained by the general treasurer under § 42-41-5(b). The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such charges, or so much thereof as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers duly authenticated.
(d)
The auditor general shall expend such funds as received without additional appropriation for the purpose of conducting, or causing to be conducted, audits of federal assistance grants. The term of employment of any individual hired by the office of the auditor general under the provisions of this section shall be expressly limited in duration by the availability of federal funds and shall expire on the date of expiration of the federal funds.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 28, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-1. - Legislative findings and intent.

§ 42-44.1-1. Legislative findings and intent.
It is the finding of the general assembly that the health, safety, and welfare of many of the people of the state are being jeopardized by the failure of individual sewage disposal systems and the irremediable contamination of private drinking water wells; that these septic system failures or well contaminations while not necessarily the fault of the homeowner must either be remedied or the home must be abandoned; and that suitable remedies may be beyond the immediate financial resources of the homeowner. It is therefore the intent of the general assembly to establish a fund to be called the sewage system and water supply failure fund; and that the fund be used to provide the money necessary to remedy failed septic or water supply systems as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-2. - Definitions.

§ 42-44.1-2. Definitions.
The following words and terms, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, have the following meanings:
(1) “Affected residence”
refers to a residence which has an ISDS failure or a contaminated domestic water supply;
(2) “Contaminated domestic water supply”
refers to the primary source of drinking and household water for a residence which fails to meet generally accepted drinking water standards, or which the department of health has certified as undrinkable;
(3) “Domestic individual sewage disposal system”
(“ISDS”) refers to an existing disposal system which services an owner occupied, single family residence;
(4) “Failed domestic individual disposal system”
refers to an ISDS system which has been determined to have failed by the land resources section of the department of environmental management, or a system which has required pumping out more than four (4) times in a one-year period;
(5) “Multiple domestic individual sewage disposal system failure”
refers to a number of failed ISDS systems in close proximity to one another.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-3. - Sewage and water supply failure program.

§ 42-44.1-3. Sewage and water supply failure program.
(a)
There is hereby created as a separate program to be called the sewage and water supply failure revolving loan program which shall be administered by the general treasurer in accordance with the same laws and fiscal procedures as the general funds of the state. The program shall be funded by such sums as the state may from time to time appropriate, to rectify contaminated domestic water supplies, or failed domestic individual sewage disposal systems.
(b)
All monies appropriated for the sewage and water supply failure program or made available from the issuance of bonds pursuant to § 42-44.1-6 shall be made available immediately, and are hereby specifically appropriated to the department of environmental management for the following purposes:
(1)
To make low interest loans to individuals for the repair or replacement of a failed domestic individual sewage disposal system;
(2)
To make low interest loans to individuals with failed domestic individual sewage disposal systems to finance a connection to a public sewage system when available;
(3)
To make low interest loans to individuals with a contaminated domestic water supply system to finance a connection to another water supply;
(4)
To make grants to municipalities for up to one-half (½) the cost of extending lateral sewer lines to areas experiencing multiple domestic ISDS failures;
(5)
To make grants to municipalities for up to one-half (½) the cost of extending public water systems to areas experiencing contamination of multiple individual domestic water supplies.
(c)
Loans made under the provisions of this section may be made directly, or in cooperation with other lenders or any agency, department, or bureau of the federal government or state of Rhode Island. The proceeds received from the repayment of any loans made from this fund shall be deposited in and returned to the sewage and water supply failure bond fund, to constitute a continuing revolving fund for the purposes listed above. Interest rates charged on the loans shall be on a sliding scale relative to income of the recipient.
(d)
Grants made to municipalities under the provisions of this section shall not exceed one-half (½) of the direct costs incurred in providing adequate water and sewage disposal to affected residences. These funds may not be used either alone or in conjunction with other funds beyond the area necessary to rectify an established multiple failure of sewer or water systems.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 14; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 135.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-4. - Administration of the program.

§ 42-44.1-4. Administration of the program.
The department of environmental management shall:
(1)
Develop the criteria by rule and regulation necessary for defining eligible projects and recipients;
(2)
Prepare and adopt rules regulating loan generation, disbursement, payback period, and mortgage covenants; and
(3)
Establish procedures consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 14; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 135.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-5. - Bonds authorized — Maturity — Certification and execution.

§ 42-44.1-5. Bonds authorized — Maturity — Certification and execution.
(a)
The general treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered, with the approval of the governor and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to issue from time to time bonds in the name and behalf of the state and in such amounts as may be specified in an amount not to exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000) from time to time by the governor to be designated as “Sewage System and Water Supply Failure Fund of 1984.” The bonds shall be in denominations of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each or multiples thereof, and shall be payable in any coin or currency of the United States which at the time of payment shall be legal tender for public or private debts. The bonds shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times not exceeding twenty (20) years from their respective date of issue, bear interest payable semiannually at such rate or different varying rates, be payable at such time or times, at such place or places, be subject to such terms of recall or redemption, with or without premium, and be in such form, with or without interest coupons attached, carrying such registration, conversion, reconversion, transfer, debt requirement, acceleration, and other provisions as may be fixed by the general treasurer, with the approval of the governor, upon each issue of the bonds at the time of each issue.
(b)
Whenever the governor shall approve the issuance of the bonds he or she shall certify approval to the secretary of state; the general treasurer shall countersign the bonds and affix the seal of the state. The approval of the governor shall be endorsed on each bond so approved with a facsimile of his or her signature.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-6. - Sewage system and water supply failure.

§ 42-44.1-6. Sewage system and water supply failure.
The general treasurer is hereby directed to deposit the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, including any premium or premiums and any accrued interest which may be received from the sale thereof, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept, in an account to be known as “Sewage System and Water Supply Failure Fund” to be used as follows:
(1)
For the purposes of this chapter;
(2)
As prescribed in this chapter in the case of premiums or accrued interest.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-7. - Temporary notes.

§ 42-44.1-7. Temporary notes.
(a)
The general treasurer is hereby authorized and empowered, with the approval of the governor, and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to borrow upon temporary notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, from time to time, in the name and behalf of the state, sums of money for the purposes set forth in §§ 42-44.1-3 and 42-44.1-5 hereof.
(b)
The notes shall be signed by the general treasurer and countersigned by the secretary of state and shall be issued at such time or times in such amounts, at such rates of interest, and with such provisions of repayment, with or without premium, acceleration, and other terms, as may be fixed by the general treasurer, with the approval of the governor.
(c)
The notes may be issued from time to time for periods not exceeding two (2) years and may be refunded or renewed from time to time by the issue of other notes for periods not exceeding two (2) years, but the notes, including all refundings and renewals thereof, shall bear maturity dates not later than five (5) years from the date of each original issue. The total sum of the terms of the notes plus the term of the bonds, which the issuance of the notes anticipate, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) years in duration.
(d)
The proceeds of the sale of the notes, inclusive of any premiums and any accrued interest which may be received from the sale thereof, shall be applied to the purposes for which the notes are issued and shall be deposited by the general treasurer in the account described in § 42-44.1-6.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-8. - Advances from general fund in anticipation of the issue of notes or bonds.

§ 42-44.1-8. Advances from general fund in anticipation of the issue of notes or bonds.
The general treasurer is authorized from time to time with the approval of the governor, in the anticipation of the issue of notes or bonds under the authority of this chapter, to advance to the fund, to be used for the purposes specified in § 42-44.1-3, any funds of the state not specifically held for any purpose; provided, however, that all advances shall be returned to the general fund forthwith upon the receipt by the fund of proceeds from the issue of notes or bonds.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-9. - Bonds and notes tax exempt general obligation of state.

§ 42-44.1-9. Bonds and notes tax exempt general obligation of state.
All bonds and notes issued under the authority of this chapter shall be exempt from taxation in the state and shall be general obligations of the state, and the full faith and credit of the state are hereby pledged for the due payment of the principal and the interest on the bonds and notes as they shall become due.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-10. - Terms and conditions of sales — Applications of premiums and accrued interest — Validity not affected by change in office.

§ 42-44.1-10. Terms and conditions of sales — Applications of premiums and accrued interest — Validity not affected by change in office.
(a)
Any bond or note issued under the authority of this chapter shall be sold from time to time at not less than the principal amount thereof on such terms and conditions as the general treasurer, with the approval of the governor, shall be deemed to be for the best interest of the state. The purchaser of any bonds or notes shall pay accrued interest to the date of delivery of the bonds or notes.
(b)
Any premiums or accrued interest which may be received as the result of the sale of the bonds or notes shall be applied to the payment of debt service costs.
(c)
Any bonds or notes issued under the provisions of this chapter and coupons on any bonds, if properly executed by the manual of facsimile signature, as the case may be, of officers of the state in office on the date of execution shall be valid and binding according to their tenor, notwithstanding that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor, any or all these officers shall for any reason have ceased to hold office.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-11. - Investment of moneys pending expenditures.

§ 42-44.1-11. Investment of moneys pending expenditures.
All moneys in the fund not immediately required for payment pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be invested by the state investment commission, as established by chapter 10 of title 35, pursuant to the provisions of that chapter; provided, however, that the securities in which the fund is invested shall remain a part of the fund as shall other securities for which they may from time to time, pursuant to that chapter, be exchanged, and provided, further, that the income from the investment shall become part of the fund, and shall be used to the extent possible to pay debt service costs.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-12. - Amortization.

§ 42-44.1-12. Amortization.
For the purpose of paying any expenses incurred by the general treasurer in the issuance of the bonds or notes under the authority of this chapter, and any interest and any principal becoming payable from time to time on the bonds or notes issued under the authority of this chapter and then outstanding, the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of expenses, interest, and principal out of the fund. In the event that the amount available in the fund is not sufficient for this purpose, a sum sufficient is hereby annually appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the payment of the expenses, interest, and principal.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-44.1 - Sewage and Water Supply Failure Fund › Section 42-44.1-13. - Severability.

§ 42-44.1-13. Severability.
If any provisions of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or order made thereunder, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter, rule, regulation, or order, and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. The invalidity of any section or sections or parts of any section or sections of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this chapter and it is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this chapter would have been enacted if the invalid parts had not been included therein.
History of Section.
P.L. 1984, ch. 420, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-1. - Legislative findings.

§ 42-45-1. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds that the historical, architectural, and cultural heritage of the state of Rhode Island should be preserved as a part of our life to enrich the experience of present and future generations, and that the continued expansion of urban development threatens the existence of our historical sites and structures.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45-1; P.L. 1968, ch. 290, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-3. - Officers of the historical preservation and heritage commission.

§ 42-45-3. Officers of the historical preservation and heritage commission.
The commission shall annually elect from its members a chairperson and secretary. Six (6) voting members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and no vacancy in the membership of the commission shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all of the duties of the commission. Meetings of the commission shall be held upon the call of the chairperson, or a majority of the commission, upon due written notice mailed or delivered at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45-3; P.L. 1968, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 29, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 228, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 315, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-4. - Expenses of members.

§ 42-45-4. Expenses of members.
The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45-4; P.L. 1968, ch. 290, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-7. - Appropriations.

§ 42-45-7. Appropriations.
The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary to enable the commission to carry out its assigned purposes; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sums appropriated or so much thereof as may be from time to time required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the chairperson, or the executive director as delegated by § 42-45-8.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45-7; P.L. 1968, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 98, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-8. - Executive director — Employees.

§ 42-45-8. Executive director — Employees.
The historical preservation and heritage commission shall appoint an executive director, who shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of title 36; and shall set his or her compensation and terms of employment. The executive director, through a vote of the commission, may be delegated to act as authorized agent for the approval of all fiscal and personnel documents requiring an authorized signature. The commission shall also cause to be employed such staff, and technical and professional consultants, as may be required to carry out the powers and duties set forth in this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45-8; P.L. 1976, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 98, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 29, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-9. - State historic preservation officer.

§ 42-45-9. State historic preservation officer.
The governor shall designate a state historic preservation officer to serve at his or her pleasure and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. The state historic preservation officer for the national park service shall also serve as state historic preservation officer. The state historic preservation officer shall act as the state’s representative to the federal government, to other states, and to other interested parties in matters of historic preservation.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45-9; P.L. 1976, ch. 118, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-9.1. - Historic preservation easement fund.

§ 42-45-9.1. Historic preservation easement fund.
It is hereby provided that the general treasurer establish a “historic preservation easement fund” for the purpose of receiving fees charged for acceptance of conservation easements. The historical preservation and heritage commission shall assess fees for acceptance of conservation easements. The fees shall be used to pay the costs of operating and maintaining the easements.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 290, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 29, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-9.2. - Investment of funds.

§ 42-45-9.2. Investment of funds.
All monies received as provided by § 42-45-9.1 shall be paid to the general treasurer who shall keep the funds in the historic preservation easement fund. The general treasurer may invest the funds in accordance with chapter 10 of title 35, until the funds are required for payment of costs of operating and maintaining the easements.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 290, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-10. - Historical preservation revolving fund.

§ 42-45-10. Historical preservation revolving fund.
(a)
There is hereby created as a separate fund within the treasury the “historical preservation revolving fund” which shall be administered by the general treasurer in accordance with the same laws and fiscal procedures as the general funds of the state. The fund shall consist of such sums as the state may from time to time appropriate, as well as monies received from the federal government, gifts, bequests, donations, or otherwise from any public or private source, which monies are intended to implement and encourage restoration or preservation of historic properties. These properties shall be construed to include particular structures of historical significance or properties located within a district which has been designated as historic; provided, however, that no loan shall be made under this section unless the property is:
(1)
Included in the state register,
(2)
Designated as a national historic landmark by the United States Department of Interior, or
(3)
Listed in the national register of historic places by the United States Department of Interior.
(b)
All moneys placed in the historical preservation revolving fund shall be made available:
(1)
For the purchase, or other acquisition or restoration, for resale, subject to appropriate covenants, of properties intended for preservation;
(2)
To make loans to nonprofit preservation foundations, organizations, individuals, and cities and towns for the purpose of acquiring and restoring properties worthy of preservation. Loans to individuals shall be considered only after the commission has determined that private financing cannot otherwise be obtained;
(3)
To make loans or otherwise provide a source of equity capital for residential and/or commercial development of historic properties in order to implement and encourage the revitalization of historic buildings and districts.
(c)
Loans made under the provisions of this section may be made directly, or in cooperation with other lenders or any agency, department, or bureau of the federal government or state of Rhode Island. The proceeds from the resale of any properties acquired and restored and funds received from the repayment of any loans made for that purpose shall be deposited in and returned to the historical preservation revolving fund, to constitute a continuing revolving fund for the purposes listed above.
(d)
The historical preservation and heritage commission shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with the purposes of this section and the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of this title, which provide for an orderly and equitable disbursement and repayment of funds.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 155, art. II, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 29, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-11. - Transfer of functions to department of administration.

§ 42-45-11. Transfer of functions to department of administration.
There are hereby transferred to the department of administration:
(1)
Those functions of the historical preservation commission which were administered through or with respect to commission programs in the performance of strategic planning as defined in § 42-11-10(c);
(2)
All officers, employees, agencies, advisory councils, committees, commissions, and task forces of the historical preservation commission who were performing strategic planning functions as defined in § 42-11-10(c); and
(3)
So much of other functions or parts of functions and employees and resources, physical and funded, related thereto of the executive director of the historical preservation commission as are incidental to and necessary for the performance of the functions transferred by subdivisions (1) and (2).
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 29, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45 - Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission › Section 42-45-12. - Repealed.

§ 42-45-12. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 164; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 21, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 36; Repealed by P.L. 2017, ch. 302, art. 7, § 6, effective August 3, 2017.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-1. - Short title.

§ 42-45.1-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the “Antiquities Act of Rhode Island”.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-1; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-2. - Purpose of chapter.

§ 42-45.1-2. Purpose of chapter.
The general assembly of the state of Rhode Island hereby declares that the public has an interest in the identification, interpretation, preservation, and protection of the state’s archaeological resources including underwater historic properties situated under the navigable waters and territorial seas of the state; that the public has a right to the knowledge to be derived and gained from a scientific study of these resources; and that therefore it is the purpose of this chapter to provide that activities for the identification, preservation, excavation, study, and exhibition of the state’s archaeological resources be undertaken in a coordinated and organized manner, with due consideration given to other significant natural and man-made environmental assets, for the general welfare of the public as a whole.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-2; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-3. - Definitions.

§ 42-45.1-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Field investigations”
means the study of the traces of human culture at any land or water site by means of surveying, sampling, excavating, or removing surface or subsurface objects, or going on a site with that intent.
(2) “Site”
means any man-made landform, fort, earthwork, habitation area, burial ground, historic or prehistoric ruin, mine, cave, or other location which is or may be the source of important archaeological data.
(3) “Specimen”
means all relics, artifacts, remains, objects, or any other archaeological evidence of a historical, prehistorical, or anthropological nature which may be found on or below the surface of the earth, and which have scientific or historical value as objects of antiquity or as archaeological samples.
(4) “Underwater historic property”
means any shipwreck, vessel, cargo, tackle, or underwater archaeological specimen, or part thereof, including any found at refuse sites or submerged sites of former habitation, that has remained unclaimed for more than ten (10) years on the bottoms of any navigable waters and territorial seas of the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-3; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-4. - Property and investigative rights of state.

§ 42-45.1-4. Property and investigative rights of state.
(a)
The state of Rhode Island to itself the exclusive right and privilege of field investigation on sites owned or controlled by the state, its agencies, departments, or institutions, in order to protect and preserve archaeological and scientific information, matter, and objects. All the information and objects derived from state lands shall remain the property of the state and be utilized for scientific or public educational purposes.
(b)
Furthermore, subject to any local, state, or federal statute, the title to all bottoms of navigable waters within the state’s jurisdiction in the territorial sea, and the title to any underwater historic properties lying on or under the bottoms of any other navigable waters of the state, is hereby declared to be in the state, and the bottoms and underwater historic properties shall be subject to the exclusive dominion and control of the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-4; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-5. - Responsibility for administration of programs — Rules and regulations — Permission to conduct recovery operation — Title to recovered objects.

§ 42-45.1-5. Responsibility for administration of programs — Rules and regulations — Permission to conduct recovery operation — Title to recovered objects.
(a)
The state historical preservation commission shall be the agency responsible for administering the archaeology and underwater archaeology programs. The commission is empowered to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to preserve, protect, recover, and display underwater historic properties and specimens derived from archaeological sites. The rules and regulations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)
Issuance of permits for the conduct of field investigations;
(2)
Requirements for reporting on the results of field investigations;
(3)
Provisions for the preservation and display of specimens; and
(4)
Fair compensation to the permittee for underwater historic properties recovered.
(b)
The rules and regulations, when approved by the governor of the state, shall be subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of this title.
(c)
Any person conducting field investigations shall be responsible for obtaining permission of any federal or state agencies having jurisdiction prior to conducting any recovery operation. Title to all objects and specimens recovered from the field investigations shall be retained by the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-5; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-6. - Survey of sites.

§ 42-45.1-6. Survey of sites.
The state historical preservation commission shall conduct a survey of archaeological and anthropological sites and specimens located within the state. The results of the survey shall be made available to all agencies of the state government and its political subdivisions that, in the opinion of the commission, may conduct activities which affect the archaeological or anthropological sites and specimens.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-6; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-7. - Cooperation by state and municipal agencies — Notice and investigation of possible adverse effects of state projects.

§ 42-45.1-7. Cooperation by state and municipal agencies — Notice and investigation of possible adverse effects of state projects.
All state agencies, departments, institutions, and commissions, as well as all municipalities, shall cooperate fully with the historical preservation commission in the preservation, protection, excavation, and evaluation of specimens and sites and to that end:
(1)
When any state or municipal agency finds or is made aware by an appropriate historical or archaeological authority that its operation in connection with any state, state assisted, state licensed, or contracted project, activity, or program adversely affects or may adversely affect scientific, historical, or archaeological data, the agency shall notify the state historical preservation commission and shall provide the commission with appropriate information concerning the project, program, or activity. The provisions of this chapter shall be made known to contractors by the state agencies doing the contracting.
(2)
The state historical preservation commission, upon notification, shall, after reasonable notice to the responsible agency, conduct a field investigation.
(3)
The state historical preservation commission shall initiate actions within thirty (30) days of notification under subdivision (1) or within such time as agreed upon by the parties involved. The responsible agency is authorized to expend agency funds for the purpose of assisting the commission with the field investigations.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-7; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-8. - Conditions upon transfer of property by state.

§ 42-45.1-8. Conditions upon transfer of property by state.
When transferring real property under its jurisdiction that contains significant archaeologic or other anthropological resources, the state, its agencies, departments, and institutions, may, upon the recommendation of the state historical preservation commission, condition the transfer upon such covenants, restrictions, or other contractual arrangements as will limit the future use of the property in such a way as will protect those resources.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-8; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-9. - Reservation of lands from sale by state properties committee.

§ 42-45.1-9. Reservation of lands from sale by state properties committee.
Upon written recommendation to the state properties committee by the state historical preservation commission, the state properties committee may reserve from sale any state lands, including lands forfeited to the state for nonpayment of taxes, on which sites or artifacts are located or may be found, as designated by the commission; provided, however, that the reservation of these lands from sale may be confined to the actual location of the site or artifacts. When the sites or artifacts have been explored, excavated, or otherwise examined to the extent desired by the commission, the commission shall then file with the committee a statement releasing the lands and permitting their sale.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-9; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island › Section 42-45.1-10. - State archaeological landmarks.

§ 42-45.1-10. State archaeological landmarks.
The state historical preservation commission may publicly designate an archaeological site or underwater historic property as a “state archaeological landmark”; provided that no site shall be so designated without the express written consent of the owner if it is on privately owned land. Upon designation of an archaeological site, the owners and occupants of each designated state archaeological landmark shall be given written notification of the designation by the commission. Once so designated, no person may conduct field investigation activities, or exploration or recovery activities in the case of an underwater site, without first securing permission from the commission and the express written consent of the landowner. The commission may remove its designation of state archaeological landmark from any site if it deems the site no longer has significance.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-10; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.