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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.8 - Lobbying Reports - Lobbyists

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Lobbyists,
				  excluding Governmental Lobbyists, must submit monthly online reports to the
				  Secretary on the form designated by the Secretary, in the months of February
				  through July. Each report must include the Lobbying activity during the
				  calendar month immediately preceding such filing, and upon termination of the
				  Lobbyist's engagement. The reports will be maintained as public documents.
1. Monthly online reports are due as follows:
January activity
Report due February 15
February activity
Report due March 15
March activity
Report due April 15
April activity
Report due May 15
May activity
Report due June 15
June activity
Report due July 15
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.9 - Lobbying Reports - Persons engaging the services of Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Persons who
				  engage the services of Lobbyists or Lobbying Firms must submit monthly online
				  reports to the Secretary on the form designated by the Secretary in the months
				  of February through July. Each report must include the Lobbying activity during
				  the calendar month immediately preceding such filing, and upon termination of
				  the Lobbyist's engagement. The reports will be maintained as public documents.
1. Monthly online reports are due as follows:
January activity
Report due February 15
February activity
Report due March 15
March activity
Report due April 15
April activity
Report due May 15
May activity
Report due June 15
June activity
Report due July 15
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.10 - Lobby Reports - Lobbying Firms

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Lobbying Firms,
				  must submit monthly online reports to the Secretary on the form designated by
				  the Secretary in the months of February through July. Each report must include
				  the Lobbying activity during the calendar month immediately preceding such
				  filing, and upon termination of the Lobbyist's engagement. The reports will be
				  maintained as public documents.
1. Monthly
				  online reports are due as follows:
January activity
Report due February 15
February activity
Report due March 15
March activity
Report due April 15
April activity
Report due May 15
May activity
Report due June 15
June activity
Report due July 15
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.11 - Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Badge Fees:
1. Initial fee; Ten dollars
				  ($10.00).
2. Replacement fee; Ten
				  dollars ($10.00).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.12 - Failure to File Reports and Non-Conforming Reports

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
				  If a report is not filed or a filed report does not comply with these
				  regulations or the Act, the Secretary will notify the delinquent Person in
				  writing.
B. Within twenty (20)
				  calendar days of receipt of a notice from the Secretary, the delinquent Person
				  must file or correct the report, as applicable.
C. If the delinquent Person does not file or
				  correct the report within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of a notice from
				  the Secretary, the Secretary will issue a show cause order against the
				  delinquent Person. The show cause order will require that Person to establish
				  facts which show why a penalty should not be imposed.
D. If the delinquent Person does not
				  establish facts as to why penalties should not be imposed, the Secretary may
				  impose a penalty in accordance with § 1.15 of this Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.13 - Failure to Register and Investigations by the Secretary

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Secretary may initiate a preliminary
				  investigation into the activities of any Person who has allegedly been engaged
				  in Lobbying without registration, or who may be in violation of these
				  regulations or the Act for another reason.
B. Within thirty (30) calendar days of the
				  commencement of such investigation, the Secretary will notify the Person who is
				  the subject of investigation of the existence of the investigation and the
				  general nature of the alleged violation.
C. As part of the investigation, the
				  Secretary may request books, papers or other documents directly relating to
				  services rendered or Compensation received in connection with Lobbying. If such
				  information is not willingly provided to the Secretary within twenty (20)
				  calendar days following the request, the Secretary may file a complaint with
				  the superior court. The complaint may request such relief as is reasonably
				  required by the Secretary to conduct the investigation. The court may enter an
				  order for the relief requested or may modify the relief in the court's
				  reasonable discretion.
1. Any such complaint
				  must include:
a. The identity of the
				  complainant; and
b. A full and
				  complete statement of the facts and circumstances, including:
(1) Details about the alleged violation;
				  and
(2) A copy of the initial
				  request to the alleged violator for the production of books, papers or other
				  documents.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.14 - Powers and Duties of the Secretary

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Secretary
				  has the authority to perform any duties that are necessary to implement the
				  Act, including without limitation developing registration and reporting forms
				  and an online register. adopting regulations and collecting fees and fines. The
				  Secretary may also prepare and publish educational materials relating to the
				  Act, such as an instructional link and training video available on the
				  Secretary's website.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.15 - Penalties

Current through June 14, 2024
A. A penalty of up to five thousand dollars
				  ($5,000) per violation, and/or revocation of the applicable registration for a
				  period of up to three (3) years may be imposed for a violation of these
				  regulations, including but not limited to:
1.
				  Failure to register;
2. Failure to
				  file reports; or
3. Filing and not
				  correcting non-conforming reports.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.16 - Appeals

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Any penalty imposed by the Secretary
				  pursuant to these regulations may be appealed to the superior court pursuant to
				  the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-35-1
et
				  seq
.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.17 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
A. These regulations shall be liberally
				  construed to permit the Department of State to effectuate the purposes of R.I.
				  Gen. Laws §§
										42-139.1-1
et seq
.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act › Section 100-RICR-70-00-1.18 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
A. If any provision of these regulations or
				  the application thereof to any Person or circumstances is held invalid by a
				  court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the
				  regulations shall not be affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. This Part is drafted to ensure that Public
				  Bodies are in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-46-6 and 42-46-7
				  requiring electronic filing of meeting notices and meeting minutes. The Open
				  Meetings website creates a centralized electronic location for the public to
				  view meeting information at both the state and municipal levels.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I.
				  Gen. Laws §§
										42-46-1
et seq
. (the "Act"). It has
				  been prepared in accordance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws
				  §§
										42-35-1
et seq
.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. For the purpose of this Part the following
				  terms will be defined as:
1. "Department"
				  means the Rhode Island Department of State.
2. "Filer" means the individual or
				  individuals designated by a Public Body to be the person or persons responsible
				  for filing meeting notices and minutes with the Department.
3. "Filing coordinator" means the person
				  assigned by the Overseeing Body to:
a.
				  Maintain an accurate list of all Public Bodies and public contact information;
				  and
b. Identify the individual
				  Filers designated by each Public Body.
4. "Open Meetings Law" means R.I. Gen. Laws
				  Chapter 42-46, as amended.
5.
				  "Overseeing body" means the agency, municipality or quasi-public corporation
				  which includes all Public Bodies that fall under that particular agency,
				  municipality or quasi-public corporation, (i.e., the City of Providence is the
				  Overseeing Body for the Providence Zoning Board, the Department of
				  Administration is the Overseeing Body for the Rhode Island Library
				  Board).
6. "Public body," as
				  defined by R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-46-2(3), is generally any department,
				  agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau or authority or any
				  subdivision thereof of state or municipal government, and includes all
				  authorities defined in R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-35-1(1). Any political party,
				  organization, or unit thereof meeting or convening is not and should not be
				  considered to be a Public Body, provided, however, that no such meeting is used
				  to circumvent the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws §§
											42-46-6 and
				   42-46-7.
7. "Public contact
				  information" means the information for a Public Body provided by the Filing
				  Coordinator to the Department that allows the public to contact the Public
				  Body. The contact person may or may not be the Filer for that Public
				  Body.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.4 - Meeting Notice Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Public
				  Bodies required under R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-46-6 shall electronically file
				  meeting notices and amendments with the Department as follows:
1. An Annual Notice at the beginning of each
				  calendar year;
2. Supplemental
				  written public notices, agendas and amendments at least forty-eight (48) hours
				  in advance of the meeting, excluding state holidays and weekends; and
3. If an emergency meeting is called, a
				  meeting notice and agenda as soon as practicable.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.5 - Meeting Minutes Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Public
				  Bodies required under R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-46-7 shall electronically file
				  meeting minutes and amendments with the Department.
B. Minutes must be filed within the time
				  prescribed by the Open Meetings Law.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.6 - Designation of Filing Coordinator

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The head of each
				  Overseeing Body (i.e., director of state agency, city or town mayor or council
				  president where no mayor exists) is responsible for designating a person to be
				  the Filing Coordinator for that Overseeing Body.
B. The Filing Coordinator is responsible for
				  identifying Filers for all Public Bodies which fall under each Overseeing Body.
				  The Filing Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Department and each
				  Filer.
C. The head of each
				  Overseeing Body must submit the designation of the official Filing Coordinator
				  in writing on the "Open Government Filing Coordinator Designation Form" issued
				  by the Department and available on its website (
www.sos.ri.gov
). This form must be resubmitted
				  within thirty (30) days of a change in the designation of the Filing
				  Coordinator. The designation must include the full name, mailing address, phone
				  number and email address for the Filing Coordinator. The designation will be
				  complete upon the confirmation of a valid email address by the Department. This
				  information must be updated within ten (10) days of a change in email
				  address.
D. The Filing Coordinator
				  must provide a complete listing of all Public Bodies within the Overseeing
				  Body. The Filing Coordinator shall provide the following information for each
				  Public Body (which shall be updated within 30 days of a change):
1. Public Body name; and
2. Authority under which the Public Body was
				  created.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.7 - Web Account Setup for Filing Coordinator

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The
				  Secretary will maintain an online register of Lobbyists that is available to
				  the public. Upon receipt of the "Open Government Filing Coordinator Designation
				  Form", the Department will send to the newly designated Filing Coordinator an
				  electronic message containing the username and initial password to enter the
				  system. This initial message will also include detailed instructions on how to
				  set up the Filing Coordinator's account and how to establish Filer
				  accounts.
B. The Filing Coordinator
				  will be responsible for opening their own account with the Department's Open
				  Meetings Website to facilitate the designation of Filers for each Public
				  Body.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.8 - Designation of Meetings Filer

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Once the Filing
				  Coordinator sets up Filer accounts through the Open Meetings Website for each
				  Public Body, the Department will be able to accept the filing submissions in
				  the format provided for in § 2.9 of this Part. The Filing Coordinator is
				  responsible for ensuring that Filers' user information is accurate.
B. Upon the creation of a new Public Body,
				  the Filing Coordinator for the Overseeing Body must identify a Filer through
				  the Department's Open Meetings Website and provide contact information for that
				  person within thirty (30) days. The Filing Coordinator shall update the Filer
				  information in the event there is a change in the Filer.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.9 - Filing Format

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Meeting notices
				  and minutes will only be accepted in file formats and mechanisms of electronic
				  submission as specified by the Department or as allowed by the Department's
				  Open Meetings website.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.10 - Technical requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Designated
				  Filers must have access to email and be able to access the Department's Open
				  Meetings Website through a web browser. The Filer must have the ability to
				  submit notices and minutes in the accepted filing format through the
				  Department's Open Meetings Website.
B. The Filer must fill out all electronic
				  fields as provided in the Department's Open Meetings Website to submit meeting
				  notices or meeting minutes to the Department electronically.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.11 - Proof of filing

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Upon the
				  successful electronic submission of a meeting notice or meeting minutes, the
				  Filer will receive acknowledgement in the form of an electronic confirmation
				  message from the Department indicating that the filing was successfully
				  transmitted through the Department's Open Meetings Website. In the absence of
				  such electronic confirmation message, the Filer is responsible for verifying
				  that the Department has successfully received the notice or minutes. The
				  electronic confirmation message is the Filer's record that the notice or
				  minutes were filed with the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.12 - Exceptions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Public Bodies, with the exception of
				  Public Bodies whose responsibilities are solely advisory in nature, shall file
				  meeting minutes with the Department electronically.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.13 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The terms and provisions of this Part
				  shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the
				  purposes of state law and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Electronic Filing of Meeting Minutes and Notices - Open Meetings › Section 100-RICR-70-00-2.14 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
A. If any provision of this Part, or the
				  application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court
				  of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this Part shall not
				  be affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The purpose of this Part is to assist and
				  ensure compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws §
										37-6-30 requiring electronic
				  filing of the registry of all land leases and all subsequent leases entered
				  into by the State and all its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions,
				  officers, or agencies with the Department of State.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. This Part is promulgated pursuant to and
				  in accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										37-6-30(b) and
				  (c).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.3 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The terms and provisions of this Part
				  shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the
				  purposes of state law, goals, and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.4 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. For the purpose of this Part the following
				  terms will be defined as:
1. "Agency" means
				  any state or public agency, defined as follows:
a. "Public agency" means all public
				  corporations and quasi-public agencies listed in R.I. Gen. Laws §
												37-2-7(16).
b. "State agency" means
				  any department, agency, commission, committee, board, council, bureau or
				  authority or any subdivision thereof of state government.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.5 - Initial Registry Transfer

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Prior to January
				  1, 2009, the Chief Purchasing Officer transferred the initial registry to the
				  Department electronically.
B. All
				  leases filed electronically with the Department through the Lease Registry
				  website will be indexed and searchable by:
1.
				  Property location
2. Name of
				  lessor
3. Address of
				  lessor
4. Name of lessee
5. Address of lessee
6. Date of execution
7. Date of expiration
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.6 - Lease Transfer Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
3.6.1
State
				  Agencies
A. Within three (3) business
				  days after execution of a lease, the state agency must submit a copy of the
				  lease to the Chief Purchasing Officer.
B. The Chief Purchasing Officer must file a
				  copy of the lease with the Department electronically through the Lease Registry
				  website within three (3) business days of receipt from the state
				  agency.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.7 - Filing Format

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Leases will only
				  be accepted in file formats and mechanisms of electronic submission as
				  specified by the Department or as allowed by the Department's Lease Registry
				  website.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.8 - Technical Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Designated
				  Filers must have access to email and be able to access the Department's Lease
				  Registry website through a web browser. The Filer must have the ability to
				  submit leases in the accepted filing format through the Department's Lease
				  Registry website.
B. The Filer must
				  fill out all electronic fields as provided in the Department's Lease Registry
				  website in order to submit leases to the Department electronically.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.9 - Proof of Filing

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Upon the
				  successful electronic submission of a lease, the Filer will receive
				  acknowledgement in the form of an electronic confirmation message from the
				  Department indicating that the filing was successfully transmitted through the
				  Department's Lease Registry website. In the absence of such electronic
				  confirmation message, it is the responsibility of the Filer to verify that the
				  Department has successfully received the lease. The electronic confirmation
				  message is the Filer's record that the lease was filed with the
				  Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 100 - Department of State › Chapter 70 - Public Information › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - Acquisition of Land - Registry of Leases › Section 100-RICR-70-00-3.10 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
A. If any provision of this Part, or the
				  application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court
				  of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this Part shall not
				  be affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 10 - General › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras › Section 110-RICR-10-00-2.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
These Rules and Regulations (the "Rules") are promulgated
					 to set forth the statewide policy for the use and operation of body-worn
					 cameras (the "Policy"). The Policy is intended to govern Rhode Island law
					 enforcement agencies using and operating body-worn cameras in connection with
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42161, the Statewide Body-Worn Camera Program (the
					 "Program").
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 10 - General › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras › Section 110-RICR-10-00-2.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These Rules are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 Chapter 42-161. These Rules have been prepared in accordance with the
					 requirements of the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws
					 Chapter 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 10 - General › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras › Section 110-RICR-10-00-2.3 - Scope

Current through June 14, 2024
Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-161-4(c), any Rhode
					 Island law enforcement agencies receiving grant funds through the Program must
					 certify that the agency has adopted the Policy before any such Program funds
					 will be disbursed by the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety. This Policy
					 establishes a floor, not a ceiling; Departments are permitted to adopt
					 adjustments to the Policy, provided that any such adjustments do not contravene
					 the provisions of the Policy.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 10 - General › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras › Section 110-RICR-10-00-2.4 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of these Rules, or the application thereof
					 to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the Rules shall not be affected
					 thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 10 - General › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras › Section 110-RICR-10-00-2.5 - Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras

Current through June 14, 2024
2.5.1
Purpose
A. This Policy establishes guidelines for the
				 use of and operation of body-worn cameras ("BWCs" or a "BWC") by law
				 enforcement officers, other than undercover officers.
B. Any Department participating in the
				 statewide body-worn camera program, established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
				 §
											42-161-1
et seq.
, must adopt this Policy as a condition
				 of participating and receiving funds under the program.
C. Departments are permitted to impose
				 additional requirements beyond - but not inconsistent with - those established
				 in this Policy. Accordingly, Departments are permitted to tailor their BWC
				 policies and procedures to address local concerns and needs.
D. Upon adoption of this Policy, Departments
				 will ensure that the Policy is accessible to the public, including by posting
				 to the Department's website.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.1 - Authority and Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Authority
1. As provided in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 6-11.1, the Attorney General is empowered to promulgate regulations to administer the licensing program for previous metals dealers.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.2 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any portion of these rules and regulations are held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of these rules and regulations, that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and to that end the provisions of these rules and regulations are available.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
"Advertise" means the issuance of any card, sign or device to any person; the causing, permitting, or allowing of any sign or marketing on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper periodical, or in any directory under a listing of precious metals buyers or sellers or related business, or broadcasting by radio or television with or without any limiting qualifications.
"Authority" means the authority of the Attorney General as authorized by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 6-11.1.
"Business" means the trade in precious metals and stones conducted in a place of business specifically owned or rented for this purpose, except that rented hotel or motel rooms shall not be construed as permanent places of business.
"Complaint" means receipt of standard complaint form by an authorized representative of the Attorney General.
"Criminal record clearance" means review of applicant's name by the Bureau of Criminal Identification ("BCI") of the Department of Attorney General.
"Description" means precise statements of weight, metal content and color, gem size and quality, design or configuration, trademarks or other identifying information useful to law enforcement agencies in recovering stolen property.
"Disqualifying criminal record" means a record of criminal convictions on charges of felony charge of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, bribery, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, receiving stolen goods, burglary, breaking and entering or any similar offense or offenses, or tax evasion associated with the conduct of business.
"Posted prices" means the price offered by dealers at that point and time for purchase of precious metals.
"Weighing" means weighing by scales approved by municipal officials responsible for certification of scales.
"Numismatic value" means value based on published prices in recognized guides to value to collectors of coins or other articles related to rarity or aesthetic merit, not on value of metal content.
"Precious metals" means gold, silver, or platinum metals group: platinum, iridium, palladium, rhodium, and osmium.
"Precious stone" means any gem or stone cut and polished for use in jewelry, which fulfills trade standards for value based on beauty, durability, and rarity.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.4 - Powers and Duties of the Attorney General

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A. The Attorney General shall make, amend, or repeal such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of the statute for licensing of precious metals and dealers.
B. The Attorney General shall cooperate with other agencies of the state government to provide consumers protection under the statute.
C. The Attorney General shall investigate all complaints by citizens pertaining to sales of precious metals.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.5 - Permanent Place of Business

Current through June 14, 2024
Each Dealer shall maintain and operate his/her business from a permanent place of business located in a permanent building or structure, accessible to the public during posted business hours. The place of business must be located within the State of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.6 - Branch Offices

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All branch offices must be operated under the same name as that of the permanent place of business, unless they are separately licensed.
B. The location of all branch offices must be indicated on the license application at the time of license application.
C. New branch offices may be opened by the dealer only with the written approval of the Attorney General.
D. Each branch office must have a copy of the license issued to the dealer prominently posted in a conspicuous place.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.7 - Change of Company Name, Address, or Ownership

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Dealers changing the name under which they advertise or otherwise do business must reapply for licensing.
B. Dealers changing the location of the principal offices or approved branch offices, but continuing to operate under the same company name, need not reapply for licensing, but must notify the Attorney General within thirty (30) days in advance of commencement of business in the new location.
C. Dealers selling businesses, whether real estate, structures, equipment, or stock cannot transfer license authority to deal in precious metals. Precious metal licenses are not transferrable or assignable.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.8 - Refund of Application Fee or License Fee

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The applicant will pay both the fifty-dollar ($50.00) application fee and fifty-dollar ($50.00) annual license fee at the time of application.
B. In the event of disapproval of a license application, the Attorney General will refund the annual license fee, but retain the application fee for cost of investigation.
C. Applicants withdrawing licensing applications before final approval or disapproval may request refunds of annual license fees. Application fees are not refundable.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.9 - Exemption from Licensing

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Dealers in coins purchased for numismatic value, rather than metal content, are exempt from licensing. Prices paid for such precious metal coins must be based on book value of numismatic worth. Purchase of coins for metal content is a violation of the statute and such buyers are subject to prosecution as unlicensed precious metals dealers.
B. Jewelry manufacturers purchasing precious metals directly from trade suppliers are exempt from licensing. Jewelry manufacturers buying previous metals from the general public are subject to licensing.
C. Applications for exemption will be made directly to the Department of Attorney General, Precious Metals Unit, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.10 - Investigation of License Applicants

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Applicant names submitted on license applications will be referred to the Bureau of Criminal Identification.
B. Applicants with criminal records will be immediately notified if their records are disqualifying criminal records. Approved applicants will be notified of criminal record clearance.
C. Corporate names will be reviewed by the Corporations Secretary, Secretary of State, for review of names of officers, directors, and major shareholders.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.12 - Monitoring of Dealer Compliance and Enforcement

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Attorney General investigators will review dealer compliance with regulations by random review during field visits to dealers' offices.
B. Non-compliance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws §
										6-11.1-1, et seq. will be referred to prosecution. Cease and desist orders may be requested to suspend dealer operations not in compliance with these regulations.
C. Evidence of stolen property held by licensed dealers will be recovered by local law enforcement agencies if related to complaints to local police or by State Police if related to complaints to the Attorney General's Office of violations of licensing regulations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.13 - Appeals

Current through June 14, 2024
Appeals from a decision by the Attorney General shall be made to the Sixth Division District Court in Providence. Appeals from the decision of the Sixth Division District Court shall be to the Supreme Court in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35, as amended.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.14 - Appendix A - Attorney General Letter to Precious Metals Dealers dated July 11, 2005, "Record of Transactions Required - Reports to Police."

Current through June 14, 2024
Precious Metals Dealers
Dear Sir or Madam:
It has come to my attention that some precious metal dealers have not been complying with R.I. Gen. Laws §
															6-11.1-4"Record of Transactions Required - Reports to Police"; the law states as follows:
§6-11.1-4 Record of transactions required - Reports to police. - (a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep a copy of the report form obtained from or under the direction of the Attorney General, containing a comprehensive record of all transactions concerning precious metals. The comprehensive record shall be hand printed legibly or typed. The record shall include the name, address, telephone number and date of birth of the seller, a complete and accurate description of the property purchased or sold including any serial numbers or other identifying marks or symbols, and the date and hour of the transaction.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
11.4 Dealers must clearly describe, or assist sellers in describing, goods offered for sale on all approved Attorney General forms, requiring description of goods. Failure to describe goods accurately and legibly will be characterized as a license violation and cause for revoking of a license.
Slips that say "SCRAP" or "MISC" or have blank lines or missing information will not be accepted. Also, each item must be listed and described individually and cannot be combined as a group, i.e. "3 RINGS." More importantly, each item must be fully described, size of stone, ring size, length of chain/bracelet, etc., as in the following example:
Item
RING
Karat
14 CT yellow gold
Weight
10.1 PW
Design
HIGH SCHOOL RING
Identifying Marks
"1977" Central High School with Blue stone, engraved "JD"
Ring Size
10
The law is clear in that the dealer must keep a "comprehensive record", which is defined as "able to understand". This simply states that all reports must be legible and it is the responsibility of the licensed dealer to ensure that everyone in their employ understands the requirements and executes the form properly that includes a full description of the item. Noncompliance is subject to license suspension.
If you have any questions, regarding the requirements under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 6-11.1 or the attached informational sheet on How to Describe Jewelry, please do not hesitate to contact the Precious Metals Unit at 401-274-4400 ext. 2110 or ext. 2276, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Sincerely,
Patrick C. Lynch
Attorney General
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.15 - Appendix B - Sample of Authorized Precious Metals Sales Receipt

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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Rules and Regulations for the Precious Metals Regulatory Enforcement Unit › Section 110-RICR-20-00-1.16 - Appendix C - How to Describe Jewelry

Current through June 14, 2024
A. A sketch drawn by the buyer should supplement difficult descriptions, such as jewelry. In addition to the name and value of the article to be described, include the following:
1. Color and kind of metal
2. Number, kind, color, ring size, and size of stone(s)
3. Weight and unit of measurement of each piece
4. Type of mounting such as filigree, plain, engraved, etc.
5. Type of setting, such as basket, tiffany, box, etc.
6. Inscriptions, dates, engravings, initials, serial numbers, and jeweler's markings
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Licensing and Regulation of the Private Security Guard Business › Section 110-RICR-20-00-2.1 - Scope

Current through June 14, 2024
These rules delineate the procedure which will be utilized by the Department of Attorney General in regulating the Private Security Guard Business. All hearings required by these regulations shall be conducted in accordance with these rules and applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-35-1 et. seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Licensing and Regulation of the Private Security Guard Business › Section 110-RICR-20-00-2.2 - Authority to Adopt Rules and Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										5-5.1-4, the Attorney General is authorized to adopt such regulations as he may deem necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of the Private Security Guard Act.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Licensing and Regulation of the Private Security Guard Business › Section 110-RICR-20-00-2.3 - Subpoenas, Oaths

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Attorney General or his designee is authorized to issue subpoenas, compel the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, and to require testimony under oath, consistent with the policy and objectives of the Private Security Guard Act.
B. If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena the Attorney General may petition a court within the State to compel the witness to obey the same, under penalty of contempt of court.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 110 - Attorney General › Chapter 20 - Bureau of Criminal Identification › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Rules and Regulations Relating to the Licensing and Regulation of the Private Security Guard Business › Section 110-RICR-20-00-2.4 - Inspections and Audits

Current through June 14, 2024
The Attorney General or his designee shall have the authority, with warrant to inspect and examine all books, documents and records pertaining to the licensee's operations, and the principal place of business and all branch offices of each licensee.