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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-6. - Permissible uses of eminent domain powers.

§ 42-64.12-6. Permissible uses of eminent domain powers.
All entities delegated eminent domain powers under the laws of this state may exercise such powers consistent with other restrictions and limitations established by law, rule, regulation, or ordinance, to acquire property for the following purposes:
(a)
Providing for public ownership and use;
(b)
Providing for transportation infrastructure including, but not limited to, roads, highways, bridges, and associated ramps;
(c)
Providing for public utilities, including telecommunications, and for common carriers;
(d)
Eliminating an identifiable public harm and/or correcting conditions adversely affecting public health, safety, morals, or welfare, including, but not limited to, the elimination and prevention of blighted and substandard areas, as defined by chapter 31 of title 45, and correcting conditions of environmental contamination that pose a significant risk to the public health, correcting and repairing facilities, and correcting conditions from damages that result from a declared disaster;
(e)
Providing good and marketable title that is free and clear of liens and encumbrances when property is to be acquired or is to be conveyed for any of the purposes set forth in subsections (a) — (d) of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-7. - Restricted use of eminent domain powers.

§ 42-64.12-7. Restricted use of eminent domain powers.
No entity subject to the provisions of the chapter shall exercise eminent powers to acquire any property for economic development purposes unless it has explicit authority to do so and unless it conforms to the provisions of this section.
(a) Plan.
The entity shall have a plan for the proposed development, which shall be approved by the governing body of the entity prior to the initiation of any eminent domain proceeding, which plan shall set forth the purposes of the development, the intended benefits to the community, the necessary infrastructure improvements, the presence and correction of any substandard conditions and/or environmental hazards, and the parcels which will be acquired in order to effectuate the plan. In addition, the plan shall include provisions and/or analyses which can support a rational-basis determination that potential takings by eminent domain inure a preponderance of benefits, to the public with only incidental, benefits to a private party or parties. The plan shall only be adopted after public notice of not less than fourteen (14) days, a public hearing and a period for public comment of not less than thirty (30) days. Where other applicable planning requirements are established by law, those planning requirements shall not be deemed to be superceded by the requirements of this subsection, provided, that the plan prepared pursuant to such planning requirements substantially address the matter specified in this subsection and the opportunity for public review and comment is no less than that provided for by this subsection.
(b) Notice.
The entity shall give the owner(s) of property which may be acquired by eminent domain advanced notice of the potential taking and shall provide the opportunity to sell the property for a negotiated, mutually agreed upon price.
(c)
Except for taking of temporary easements and partial takings subject to the provisions of § 42-64.12-10, no local government entity shall implement any eminent domain proceeding for economic development purposes unless the acquisition of the property by eminent domain has been approved by the city or town council, and no state government entity shall implement any eminent domain proceeding for economic development purposes unless the acquisition of the property by eminent domain has been approved by an act of the general assembly.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-8. - Compensation for eminent domain takings for economic development purposes.

§ 42-64.12-8. Compensation for eminent domain takings for economic development purposes.
Owners of property taken for economic development purposes shall be compensated for:
(a)
A minimum of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the fair market value of the real property.
(b)
Expenses incidental to transfer of ownership to the acquiring entity, including, but not limited to, recording fees and transfer taxes, evidence of title and surveys and legal descriptions, penalty costs and other charges for prepaying mortgages entered into in good faith, a pro rata share of any prepaid property taxes or assessments for public utilities.
(c)
Relocation expenses, including, but not limited to, actual, reasonable and necessary moving and reestablishment expenses.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-8.1. - Compensation for eminent domain takings for economic development purposes.

§ 42-64.12-8.1. Compensation for eminent domain takings for economic development purposes.
Residents who are tenants of property taken for economic development purposes shall be compensated for:
(a)
A minimum of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of one month’s rent of such dwelling.
(b)
Relocation expenses, including, but not limited to, actual, reasonable and necessary moving and reestablishment expenses.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-9. - Powers of local redevelopment.

§ 42-64.12-9. Powers of local redevelopment.
The provisions of this chapter with the exception of subsection 42-64.12-7(c) shall not be deemed to abrogate or diminish the powers heretofore exercised by local redevelopment agencies, as provided for in chapters 45-31 and 45-32 of the general laws, to undertake redevelopment projects.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-10. - Temporary easements and partial takings.

§ 42-64.12-10. Temporary easements and partial takings.
The planning requirements and the restrictions established by this chapter shall not apply to condemnations for easements or other partial takings for less than five (5) years duration where the effect of the taking is not the ousting of the owner from possession or the displacing of a lawful occupant.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.12 - Eminent Domain › Section 42-64.12-11. - Severability.

§ 42-64.12-11. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall be held invalid, any invalidity shall not affect the provisions of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the chapter are declared to be severable.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-1. - Short title.

§ 42-64.13-1. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act of 2010.”
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-2. - Legislative findings.

§ 42-64.13-2. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1)
Rhode Island is facing an economic and fiscal crisis and is suffering high unemployment and other ill effects from the national recession that persists at the time of the passage of this act;
(2)
Rhode Island maintains regulatory processes and permitting procedures that, while often protecting the public welfare, health and safety, are often inefficient, inconsistent with other state policies and not always aligned with municipal and community development goals;
(3)
The result of inefficiencies, inconsistencies and misalignments often result in delayed or forgone permitting and regulatory opportunities for businesses desiring to retain or create jobs in Rhode Island; and
(4)
Rhode Island can more efficiently and consistently implement its regulatory and permitting frame work in order to enhance economic development, community development and the overall health and welfare of its citizens.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-3. - Purposes of chapter.

§ 42-64.13-3. Purposes of chapter.
The purposes of this chapter are to create within the office of management and budget, the office of regulatory reform that will facilitate the regular review of Rhode Island’s regulatory processes and permitting procedures; report thereon in an effort to improve them; and assist and facilitate economic development opportunities within the regulatory and permitting processes and procedures that exist within Rhode Island state and municipal government.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 445, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 14, § 6; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 58.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-4. - Applicability.

§ 42-64.13-4. Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all departments, agencies, authorities, corporations, instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state, to all other entities that have been delegated regulatory and permitting authority under state law, and all municipalities within the state, including their boards and commissions with regulatory and permitting authority and responsibilities.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-5. - Creation of the office of regulatory reform.

§ 42-64.13-5. Creation of the office of regulatory reform.
The office of management and budget shall create an office of regulatory reform that shall be adequately staffed and supervised in order to fulfill its functions as set forth in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 445, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 14, § 6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-6. - Director of office of regulatory reform.

§ 42-64.13-6. Director of office of regulatory reform.
The office of regulatory reform shall be managed by a director of office of regulatory reform who shall report to the director of the office of management and budget.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 445, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 14, § 6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-8. - Regulatory analysis responsibilities.

§ 42-64.13-8. Regulatory analysis responsibilities.
The office of regulatory reform shall have the following regulatory analysis and reporting responsibilities:
(1)
The office of regulatory reform shall, upon the conclusion of each fiscal year, prepare and publish a report on the regulatory processes of state and municipal agencies and permitting authorities through a review and an analysis of proposed and existing rules and regulations to: (i) Encourage agencies to eliminate, consolidate, simplify, expedite, or otherwise improve permits, permitting procedures, and paperwork burdens affecting businesses, municipal government undertakings, industries, and other matters of economic development impact in the state; (ii) Analyze the impact of proposed and existing rules and regulations on matters such as public health, safety and welfare, including job creation, and make recommendations for simplifying regulations and regulatory processes of state and municipal agencies and permitting authorities; (iii) Propose to any state or municipal agency consideration for amendment or repeal of any existing rules or procedures that may be obsolete, harmful to the economy or job growth in the state, or excessively burdensome with respect to any state or federal statutes or regulations; and (iv) Assist and coordinate with all agencies during the periodic review of rules required by § 42-35-3.4 of the administrative procedures act.
(2)
The ombudsman of the department of business regulation shall implement the provisions of § 42-35.1-1, entitled small business regulatory fairness and administrative procedures, and shall be the small business regulatory enforcement office pursuant to § 42-35.1-5.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 445, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-9. - Municipal regulatory liaison.

§ 42-64.13-9. Municipal regulatory liaison.
Each city or town in Rhode Island may at its option designate in writing submitted to the office of regulatory reform a regulatory liaison who shall be charged with the responsibility of coordinating regulatory and permitting matters within that city or town with the office of regulatory reform.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-11. - Statewide solar permitting.

§ 42-64.13-11. Statewide solar permitting.
(a)
No later than December 31, 2016, the office of regulatory reform in consultation with the task force established in subsection (b), shall prepare and submit to the governor, the senate president, and the speaker of the house, a report with recommendations for a statewide permitting process for small residential- and small commercial-rooftop solar projects.
(b)
The office of regulatory reform shall establish a task force and appoint members and, at a minimum, shall include:
(1)
The commissioner of the office of energy resources, or designee;
(2)
At least five (5) municipal representatives; and
(3)
A representative from a clean-energy, regional business association.
(c) Implementation.
The commissioner of the office of energy resources, in consultation with the director of the office of regulatory reform, shall submit to the governor, the senate president, and the speaker of the house, proposed legislation establishing a statewide permitting process as recommended in the report issued pursuant to subsection (a) no later than January 31, 2017.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 330, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-12. - Duty to streamline and coordinate interagency regulation for green industries.

§ 42-64.13-12. Duty to streamline and coordinate interagency regulation for green industries.
The office of regulatory reform shall, in consultation with the departments of environmental management, labor and training, revenue, and the coastal resources management council, and plant-based and agriculture industry representatives, reduce burdensome regulations, improve interagency efficiency, and coordinate the regulatory process to facilitate further economic growth within plant-based industries and agriculture.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 216, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 268, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act › Section 42-64.13-13. - Revision of regulations — Appropriate disability language.

§ 42-64.13-13. Revision of regulations — Appropriate disability language.
The office of regulatory reform is authorized and empowered to ensure all regulations use appropriate disability language, as required by § 43-3-7.1.
History of Section.
P.L. 2019, ch. 40, § 4; P.L. 2019, ch. 53, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-1. - Short title.

§ 42-64.14-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known as, “The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011.”
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-2. - Findings.

§ 42-64.14-2. Findings.
(a)
The relocation of interstate route 195 within the city of Providence has resulted in the creation of surplus parcels of land available for sale and commercial, institutional and residential development and beneficial reuse, including without limitation to support or encourage workforce development, education and training, and the growth of “knowledge based” jobs and industries such as research and development, life sciences, media technologies, entrepreneurship and business management, design, hospitality, software design and application, and a variety of other uses consistent with a knowledge based economy;
(b)
Use of the anticipated proceeds from the sale of the I-195 surplus land is a key element of the plan of finance for completion of the I-195 relocation project, and vital to making the land usable for future development.
(c)
The city of Providence comprehensive plan and various other studies, plans and reports that are a matter of public record support the use of portions of the city of Providence’s jewelry district and portions of the surplus land created by the relocation of interstate route 195 for development that is benefited by close proximity to universities, hospitals, and medical schools for the development with and by such institutions of facilities (including without limitation a hotel and/or conference center and academic, medical, research and development, commercial, residential, and parking facilities) to support the growth of a knowledge based economy;
(d)
Several of the parcels that will become available for beneficial reuse as a result of the relocation of interstate route 195 are located adjacent to or in the vicinity of properties owned and operated by institutions of higher education;
(e)
Plans are being developed by institutions of higher education for use and development of parcels that will be made available by the relocation of interstate route 195; and
(f)
The sale or lease of all such surplus parcels of land at fair market value, and the re-use and development of such parcels will be beneficial to the city of Providence and the state and advantageous to the public interest.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-3. - Purposes.

§ 42-64.14-3. Purposes.
The purposes of this chapter are to:
(a)
Create a state-local-private sector partnership to plan, implement, administer, and oversee the redevelopment of the surplus I-195 properties; and
(b)
Authorize, provide for, and facilitate the consolidated exercise of development and redevelopment powers existing at the state and local levels.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-5. - The I-195 redevelopment district created.

§ 42-64.14-5. The I-195 redevelopment district created.
(a)
The I-195 redevelopment district is hereby constituted as an independent public instrumentality and body corporate and politic for the purposes set forth in this chapter with a separate legal existence from the city of Providence and from the state and the exercise by the commission of the powers conferred by this chapter shall be deemed and held to be the performance of an essential public function. The boundaries of the district are established in § 37-5-8. However, parcels P2 and P4, as delineated on that certain plan of land captioned “Improvements to Interstate Route 195, Providence, Rhode Island, Proposed Development Parcel Plans 1 through 10, Scale: 1″ =20′, May 2010, Bryant Associates, Inc., Engineers-Surveyors-Construction Managers, Lincoln, RI, Maguire Group, Inc., Architects/Engineers/Planners, Providence, RI,” shall be developed and continued to be used as parks or park supporting activity; provided, however, the commission may, from time to time, pursuant to action taken at a meeting of the commission in public session, adjust the boundaries of parcel P4 provided that at all times parcel P4 shall contain no fewer than one hundred eighty-six thousand one hundred eighty-six square feet (186,186 ft2) of land and provided, further, that the city of Providence shall not be responsible for the upkeep of the parks unless a memorandum of understanding is entered into between the commission or the state and the city of Providence that grants full funding to the city for that purpose.
(b)
The property owned by the district is designated as a special economic development district pursuant to § 45-24.6-4 and constitutes state-owned land within the meaning of that section.
(c)
The city of Providence shall not be required to install or pay for the initial installation of any public or private utility infrastructure within the district.
(d)
It is the intent of the general assembly by the passage of this chapter to vest in the commission all powers, authority, rights, privileges, and titles that may be necessary to enable it to accomplish the purposes herein set forth, and this chapter and the powers granted hereby shall be liberally construed in conformity with those purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 221, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 9; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, § 12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-10. - Life sciences tax rate reduction.

§ 42-64.14-10. Life sciences tax rate reduction.
The rate of tax payable by an eligible life sciences company and each of its eligible subsidiaries for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2011, on its net income pursuant to the provisions of subsection 44-11-2(a), shall be reduced by the amount specified in § 42-64.14-11; this rate reduction shall be applied annually once to those eligible life sciences companies which are permitted by law to file a consolidated state tax return or as part of a combined group and in the case of eligible companies not required by law to file consolidated state tax returns or as part of a combined group, then the rate reduction shall be applied annually to each eligible life sciences company and its eligible subsidiaries; provided, however, should any eligible life sciences company fail to maintain in any taxable year after 2014 or, if applicable, the third taxable year following the base employment period election set forth in § 42-64.14-12, the number of units of new employment it reported for its 2014 tax year or, if applicable, the third taxable year following the base employment period election set forth in § 42-64.14-12, the rate reduction provided for in this chapter shall expire permanently.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 12, § 14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-11. - Reduction rate schedule.

§ 42-64.14-11. Reduction rate schedule.
(a)
The amount of the rate reduction specified in § 42-64.14-10 for any eligible life sciences company for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2012, shall be based upon the aggregate amount of new employment of the eligible life sciences company and its eligible subsidiaries for each taxable year, and shall be determined by multiplying the numerical equivalent of one-quarter of one percent (.25%) by the number of units of new employment for each taxable year through the taxable year ending in 2014 or, if applicable, the third taxable year following the base employment period election set forth in § 42-64.14-12; and for each taxable year thereafter, the number of units of new employment reported for the taxable year 2014 or, if applicable, the third taxable year following the base employment period election set forth in § 42-64.14-12; provided, however, the amount of each rate reduction shall in no event be greater than six percent (6%).
(b)
For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, the amount of the rate reduction specified in § 42-64.14-10 for any eligible company required to file and pay taxes pursuant to § 44-11-2, shall be based upon the aggregate amount of new employment of the eligible company and its eligible subsidiaries for each taxable year, and shall be determined by multiplying the numerical equivalent of two tenths of one percent (.20%) by the number of units of new employment for each taxable year through the taxable year ending in 1997 or, if applicable, the third taxable year following the base employment period election set forth in § 42-64.14-12; and for each taxable year thereafter, the number of units of new employment reported for the taxable year 1997 or, if applicable, the third taxable year following the base employment period election set forth in § 42-64.14-12; provided, however, the amount of each rate reduction shall in no event be greater than four percent (4.0%).
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 12, § 14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-12. - Election.

§ 42-64.14-12. Election.
(a)
An eligible life sciences company may elect to determine its “base employment” for the purposes of this chapter on January 1 of any year subsequent to 2011, rather than on January 1, 2011. As a result of the election, rules comparable to those set forth elsewhere in this chapter shall be applied to determine the rate reduction available for each of the three (3) taxable years following the first anniversary of the date the eligible life sciences company elected to use to determine its “base employment” and for the taxable years following that three (3) year period. This election: (1) Shall be made in a manner that may be determined by the tax administrator; and (2) Shall not be available to an eligible company that previously claimed a rate reduction under this chapter.
(b)
The commission shall make no determination under subsection (a) of this section until it has first prepared and publicly released an analysis of the impact the proposed investment will or may have on the state. The analysis shall be supported by appropriate data and documentation and shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors:
(1)
The impact on the industry or industries in which the applicant will be involved;
(2)
State fiscal matters, including the state budget (revenues and expenses);
(3)
The financial exposure of the taxpayers of the state under the plans for the proposed investment and negative foreseeable contingencies that may arise therefrom;
(4)
The approximate number of full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal and/or permanent jobs projected to be created, construction and non-construction;
(5)
Identification of geographic sources of the staffing for identified jobs;
(6)
The projected duration of the identified construction jobs;
(7)
The approximate wage rates for each category of the identified jobs;
(8)
The types of fringe benefits to be provided with the identified jobs, including healthcare insurance and any retirement benefits;
(9)
The projected fiscal impact on increased personal income taxes to the State of Rhode Island; and
(10)
The description of any plan or process intended to stimulate hiring from the host community, training of employees or potential employees, and outreach to minority job applicants and minority businesses.
(c)
The commission shall monitor every impact analysis it completes through the duration of any approved tax credit.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-14. - Payments.

§ 42-64.14-14. Payments.
The commission shall make as a condition to the sale or lease of any parcel of I-195 surplus land, as defined in § 37-5-8, or any portion thereof, to any not-for-profit, organization or entity that is otherwise exempt from municipal real estate taxes including, without limitation, any independent public instrumentality, governmental or quasi governmental agency, body, division, or official, or any affiliate or subsidiary thereof, that the purchaser or lessee, as applicable, shall make payments to the city relating to any parcel of I-195 surplus land to be purchased or leased by such not-for-profit, or tax exempt organization or institution. If no such agreement has been reached with the city of Providence, the commission is authorized to complete the sale; however, in consideration for the purchase or lease of any parcel of the I-195 surplus land, the not-for-profit or tax-exempt organization or institution shall make payments to the city of Providence equivalent to those that would be paid by a taxable institution with regard to the subject parcel including, but not limited to, any improvements constructed thereon by the purchaser or lessee; provided, however, that the obligation to make such payments shall cease in the event all or any portion of or any improvement on the subject parcel(s) is subject to any tax by the city of Providence, whether in the nature of a real estate tax, ad valorem tax, user fee, or otherwise (regardless of the basis on which such tax or fee is calculated) or any other obligation that has the effect of such tax.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-15. - Abutting properties.

§ 42-64.14-15. Abutting properties.
When a development plan is proposed that includes properties from both the I-195 surplus land and abutting property, and there is actual or contemplated identical ownership of both the I-195 surplus land and the abutting property, then the abutting property shall be subject to all of the powers and authority of the commission pursuant to §§ 42-64.14-7 and 42-64.14-8 and shall not be subject to any local review, approval and permitting authority provided that: (a) The Providence city council has authorized by enactment of a local ordinance the jurisdiction of the commission over abutting properties, and (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter 42-64.14 or any other law to the contrary, the commission shall exercise its authority in a manner consistent with and subject to the city of Providence comprehensive plan adopted by the city pursuant to § 45-22-2.1 et seq. and the city of Providence zoning ordinances pursuant to § 45-24-27 et seq. as previously enacted by the city of Providence, and as may be enacted and/or amended from time to time through July 1, 2012, or enacted thereafter with the consent of the commission. For purposes of this act “abutting property” shall mean property that shares property lines but does not include property across a public street.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-16. - Records; reports; inspection.

§ 42-64.14-16. Records; reports; inspection.
The commission 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 duly appointed agent of the state or the city. The commission shall report annually on: (1) Its finances; (2) On the activities undertaken, the progress made in meeting goals and objectives set forth in its plans, and its proposed activities for the next year; and, (3) The name, address, and amount of tax credit received for each taxpayer during the previous state fiscal year. Copies of these reports shall be submitted to the governor, the speaker of the house, the president of the senate, the chairpersons of the house and senate finance committees, the tax administrator and the mayor of the city of Providence. The commission shall conform to the open meetings law, chapter 42-46, the administrative procedures act, chapter 42-35 and the open records law, chapter 38-2, in the same manner as required of the city, and, the commission and the employees of the commission shall be subject to the code of ethics set forth in chapter 36-14.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-17. - Termination or dissolution of district.

§ 42-64.14-17. Termination or dissolution of district.
Upon termination or dissolution of the district, the title to all funds and other properties owned by it which remain after payment of all bonds and notes and other obligations and liabilities of the district shall vest in the corporation.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-18. - Inconsistent laws or ordinance inoperative.

§ 42-64.14-18. Inconsistent laws or ordinance inoperative.
Except as otherwise provided herein, any provisions of any special law and part of any special law and all ordinances and parts of ordinances pertaining to development within the district that are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter shall be inoperative and cease to be effective. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to provide an exclusive, additional, alternative, and complete method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be deemed and construed to be supplemental and additional to, and not in derogation of, powers conferred upon the commission by law and on the city by its charter; provided, however, that insofar as the express provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any general or special law, administrative order or regulation, or ordinance of the city, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling; provided, however, to the extent of any inconsistency or conflict between this chapter and chapter 24.6 of title 45, the provisions of chapter 24.6 of title 45 shall be controlling.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 12, § 9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-19. - Pledge not to alter rights of district.

§ 42-64.14-19. Pledge not to alter rights of district.
The state does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of the bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness of the commission that the state and the city will not limit or alter rights hereby vested in the commission, which affect the capacity or ability of the commission to meet its obligations regarding bonds, notes or other forms of indebtedness, until the bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installment of interest and all costs and expenses in connection with any actions or proceedings by or on behalf of the bondholders and noteholders, are fully met and discharged.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-20. - Construction.

§ 42-64.14-20. Construction.
This chapter is deemed necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants and shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any law or ordinance, general, special or local, the provision of this chapter shall be controlling.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-21. - Sunset.

§ 42-64.14-21. Sunset.
(a)
The provisions of § 42-64.14-9, I-195 redevelopment district life sciences jobs incentives program shall sunset on December 31, 2021. If an eligible life sciences company that was established in the district and participated in the life sciences jobs incentive program on or before December 31, 2021, maintained the qualifications to be certified with the commission, then the tax credits acquired by the company shall remain valid for ten (10) years from the date of qualification.
(b)
The provisions of this chapter shall sunset when one hundred percent (100%) of the properties have been developed and sold or twenty-one (21) years from the date of enactment, whichever is earlier. All authority vested in the commission shall dissolve and all local and state authority granted to the commission in §§ 42-64.14-7 and 42-64.14-8 shall revert to the appropriate state or municipal authority. In the event that the commission retains ownership in properties at the time of sunset the ownership of said parcels shall revert to the commerce corporation and any leases of parcels shall transfer and be held by the corporation. All procedures to dissolve the commission shall be in accordance with § 42-64-7.3.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.14 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2011 › Section 42-64.14-22. - Severability.

§ 42-64.14-22. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this chapter shall be judged by any court or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but it shall be confined in its operation of the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part directly involved in the controversy in which that judgment shall have been rendered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any term or provision of § 42-64.14-6 is judged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the general assembly shall promptly act to address such clause, section, sentence, paragraph, or part directly involved in which the subject judgment shall have been rendered so as to provide, as near as practicable, the result originally intended by such clause, section, sentence, paragraph or part without running contrary to such judgment.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 245, § 3; P.L. 2011, ch. 267, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.15 - Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013 › Section 42-64.15-1. - Short title.

§ 42-64.15-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013.”
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.15 - Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013 › Section 42-64.15-2. - Legislative findings.

§ 42-64.15-2. Legislative findings.
The general assembly hereby finds that there is an increasing trend among Americans to buy local and that there are currently insufficient resources and information necessary to support, encourage and foster consumer product awareness and purchases of locally manufactured products in the state of Rhode Island. By defining, branding and protecting what “Made in Rhode Island” means, the general assembly seeks to capitalize, protect and keep our Rhode Island manufacturing and creative sector businesses competitive in an increasingly global market by distinguishing and building pride in these businesses through this branding. Encouraging the purchase of these products will help grow these businesses, encourage new businesses to make products in Rhode Island and in so doing, secure and create further jobs.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.15 - Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013 › Section 42-64.15-3. - Definitions.

§ 42-64.15-3. Definitions.
When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1)
“Collaborative” means “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013” established under § 42-64.15-4;
(2)
“Creative sector” means innovative art and design based businesses that primarily design and manufacture a physical product, rather than a digital product or service, operating within the state of Rhode Island.
(3)
“State agencies” means the state entities responsible for the implementation of Rhode Island’s manufacturing and economic development, including, but not be limited to:
(i)
The commerce corporation;
(ii)
The secretary of state’s office;
(iii)
The department of administration;
(iv)
The department of business regulation;
(v)
The division of taxation;
(vi)
The department of labor and training; and
(vii)
The Rhode Island state council on the arts.
(4)
“Locally manufactured” means products manufactured or produced within the state of Rhode Island.
(5)
“Manufactured goods” means the process of taking raw materials or components and adding value to those materials and components in order to create a final, recognizable product that has been created through the use of hands, machinery, tools, appliances, and other similar equipment. “Manufactured goods” does not include the process of completing a final assembly from subassemblies made elsewhere, or the act of packaging a product. The program and the standards shall not apply to those agricultural or seafood products subject to the Seafood Marketing Collaborative or the Rhode Island “Get Fresh Buy Local” program.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.15 - Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013 › Section 42-64.15-4. - Collaborative established.

§ 42-64.15-4. Collaborative established.
(a)
There is hereby created a collaborative known as “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative” consisting of nine (9) members as follows:
(1)
The chief executive officer of the commerce corporation, or his or her designee, that shall serve as chair;
(2)
The secretary of state, or his or her designee;
(3)
The director of the department of administration, or his or her designee;
(4)
The director of the department of business regulation, or his or her designee;
(5)
The director of the department of revenue, or his or her designee;
(6)
The dean of the Rhode Island College school of management, or his or her designee;
(7)
The director of the department of labor and training, or his or designee;
(8)
The executive director of the Rhode Island state council on the arts, or his or her designee; and
(9)
A representative of a higher education institution with expertise in art and design, appointed by the governor.
(b)
The gubernatorial appointment shall serve a term of three (3) years, and shall be eligible to succeed him or herself. A vacancy other than by expiration shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment, but only for the unexpired portion of the term.
(c)
The collaborative shall receive staff and administrative support from the commerce corporation. The chief executive officer of the commerce corporation shall furnish the collaborative with a suitable location to hold its meetings.
(d)
Forthwith upon the passage of this chapter, the members of the collaborative shall meet at the call of the chairperson and organize. Thereafter, the collaborative shall meet quarterly and at the call of the chairperson, or three (3) members of the collaborative.
(e)
All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, documentation, and otherwise to the collaborative and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the collaborative to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.
(f)
The members of the collaborative shall receive no compensation for their services.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 42 - State Affairs and Government › Chapter 42-64.15 - Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013 › Section 42-64.15-5. - Powers and duties.

§ 42-64.15-5. Powers and duties.
The collaborative shall support and work collectively with the Rhode Island manufacturing and creative community to promote the marketing and sustainability of Rhode Island products, including, but not limited to:
(1)
Designate, in collaboration with the advisory council established in § 42-64.15-6, a “Made in Rhode Island” logo by a Rhode Island graphic designer as the official state emblem to identify products that are locally manufactured;
(2)
Recommend eligibility requirements that will permit businesses the use of the “Made In Rhode Island” logo on their products and represent that a product is made in this state;
(3)
Identify regulatory restrictions preventing and/or inhibiting marketing initiatives for locally manufactured products;
(4)
Examine the practices from other states that have implemented a state sponsored “Made In” program; such review may include a regulatory oversight process to ensure authenticity and adherence to quality standards for participating entities, companies and businesses;
(5)
Make recommendations for implementing a state sponsored “Made In Rhode Island” program;
(6)
Identify and facilitate opportunities to increase consumer demand for locally produced manufactured goods or services;
(7)
Identify and facilitate opportunities to establish agreements with local manufacturers for potential marketplace expansion of products;
(8)
Review and identify existing studies, pilot programs, initiatives and incentives of this state and other states regarding locally produced marketing practices;
(9)
Identify and recommend incentives to benefit and encourage the manufacturing and sale of locally manufactured products that qualify as “Made in Rhode Island”;
(10)
Provide educational opportunities for consumers regarding local manufacturing of products and initiatives to further promote the brand;
(11)
Identify funding sources available to the manufacturing community to support marketing, branding and promotion of locally manufactured products;
(12)
Respond to requests for information from the legislature and comment on proposed legislation as it relates to local manufacturing branding efforts; and
(13)
Identify potential funding streams through state, federal, in-kind and private organizations to support future “Made in Rhode Island” manufacturing and marketing efforts and initiatives.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.