§ 23-20.11-8. Fire prevention and public safety fund.
There is hereby established in the custody of the state comptroller a special fund to be known as the “Fire Prevention and Public Safety Fund.” The fund shall consist of all monies recovered as penalties hereunder. Monies shall be deposited to the credit of the fund and shall, in addition to any other monies made available for such purpose, be available to the director to support fire safety and prevention programs. All payments from the fund shall be made on the audit and warrant of the state treasurer on vouchers certified and submitted by the director.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 333, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-20.11 - Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity and Firefighter Protection
Section 23-20.11-1. - Short title.
Section 23-20.11-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-20.11-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-20.11-4. - Standards for cigarette fire safety.
Section 23-20.11-5. - Certification of compliance by manufacturers.
Section 23-20.11-6. - Package markings.
Section 23-20.11-7. - Enforcement and penalties.
Section 23-20.11-8. - Fire prevention and public safety fund.