§ 37-13-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Public works” means any public work consisting of grading, clearing, demolition, improvement, completion, repair, alteration, or construction of any public road or any bridge, or portion thereof, or any public building, or portion thereof, or any heavy construction, or any public works projects of any nature or kind whatsoever.
(2) “School transportation services” means those transportation and related services provided for the transportation of public and private students pursuant to §§ 16-21-1 and 16-21.1-8.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 290, § 2; P.L. 1955, ch. 3580, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-13-1; P.L. 1965, ch. 77, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 237, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 292, § 3, effective July 9, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 293, § 3, effective July 9, 2021.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
Chapter 37-13 - Labor and Payment of Debts by Contractors
Section 37-13-1. - Definitions.
Section 37-13-2. - “Contractor” defined — Information required.
Section 37-13-3. - Contractors subject to provisions — Weekly payment of employees.
Section 37-13-3.1. - State public works contract apprenticeship requirements.
Section 37-13-3.2. - Entities subject to provisions — Weekly payment of employees.
Section 37-13-4. - Provisions applicable to public works contracts — Lists of subcontractors.
Section 37-13-5. - Payment for trucking or materials furnished — Withholding of sums due.
Section 37-13-7. - Specification in contract of amount and frequency of payment of wages.
Section 37-13-8. - Investigation and determination of prevailing wages — Filing of schedule.
Section 37-13-9. - Statutory provisions included in contracts.
Section 37-13-10. - Overtime compensation.
Section 37-13-11. - Posting of prevailing wage rates.
Section 37-13-12. - Wage records of contractors and vendors.
Section 37-13-12.1. - Obstruction of enforcement.
Section 37-13-12.2. - Subpoena powers.
Section 37-13-12.3. - Compelling obedience to subpoenas.
Section 37-13-12.4. - Penalty for violations.
Section 37-13-13. - Furnishing payroll record to the awarding authority.
Section 37-13-14. - Contractor’s bond.
Section 37-13-14.1. - Enforcement — Hearings.
Section 37-13-16. - Termination of work on failure to pay agreed wages — Completion of work.
Section 37-13-17. - Private right of action to collect wages or benefits.