§ 16-21.2-3. Authority of municipal governments.
(a) All municipal governments or their designated agents shall have the power to establish, operate, conduct, and/or make provision for programs to provide a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program.
(b) The appropriate municipal authority shall adopt rules and regulations governing the substance abuse prevention program including an application and contracting procedure by which qualified groups may apply to operate a substance abuse prevention program.
(c) Substance abuse prevention programs shall comply with all applicable provisions of the general laws with all applicable state rules and regulations.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 375, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-21.2 - The Rhode Island Substance Abuse Prevention Act
Section 16-21.2-1. - Short title.
Section 16-21.2-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 16-21.2-3. - Authority of municipal governments.
Section 16-21.2-4. - Substance abuse prevention program.
Section 16-21.2-5. - Funding of substance abuse prevention program.
Section 16-21.2-6. - Timetable for grant applications and disbursement.
Section 16-21.2-7. - Use of funds restricted to substance abuse prevention.
Section 16-21.2-9. - Permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention.