Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 42-64 - Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Section 42-64-31. - Other statutes.

§ 42-64-31. Other statutes.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall restrict or limit the powers of the Rhode Island commerce corporation arising under any laws of this state except where those powers are expressly contrary to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that the corporation shall not have any power to create, empower or otherwise establish any corporation, subsidiary corporation, corporate body, any form of partnership, or any other separate entity, without the express approval and authorization of the general assembly. Except as otherwise provided, this chapter shall be construed to provide a complete additional and alternative method for doing the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and in addition to the powers conferred by other laws. The issuance of all bonds, notes, and other obligations of the corporation under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other statute applicable to the issuance of bonds, notes and obligations, and contracts for the construction and acquisition of any project undertaken pursuant to this chapter need not comply with any provision of any other state law applicable to contracts for the construction and acquisition of state owned property, except that the provisions of § 37-13-1 et seq. (prevailing wage); § 37-16-2 et seq. (public works arbitration); and § 37-12-1 et seq. (contractors’ bonds) for the construction and acquisition of state or municipally owned property shall be applicable. No proceedings or notice of approval shall be required for the issuance of any bonds, notes, and other obligations or any instrument of security except as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 100, § 14; P.L. 1994, ch. 25, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 12, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 42-64-30; P.L. 2013, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 490, § 3.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 42 - State Affairs and Government

Chapter 42-64 - Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

Section 42-64-1. - Short title.

Section 42-64-1.1. - Change of name.

Section 42-64-2. - Legislative findings.

Section 42-64-3. - Definitions.

Section 42-64-4. - Creation.

Section 42-64-5. - Purposes.

Section 42-64-6. - General powers.

Section 42-64-7. - Additional general powers.

Section 42-64-7.1. - Subsidiaries.

Section 42-64-7.2. - Amendment of the articles of incorporation of a subsidiary public corporation.

Section 42-64-7.3. - Voluntary dissolution of a subsidiary public corporation.

Section 42-64-7.4. - Water supply facilities.

Section 42-64-7.5. - Acceptance of federal grants.

Section 42-64-7.6. - Transfer of functions from the governor’s office of intergovernmental relations.

Section 42-64-7.7. - Grant of powers to the corporation.

Section 42-64-7.8. - Sewer treatment facilities, connections, sewer user fees, charges and assessments.

Section 42-64-7.9. - Orders as to pretreatment of sewage.

Section 42-64-7.10. - Preservation and support of the fishing industry and other current uses at Newport and Galilee.

Section 42-64-7.11. - Venture capital forum program.

Section 42-64-7.12. - Transfer of functions to the Quonset Development Corporation.

Section 42-64-7.13. - National security infrastructure support fund.

Section 42-64-8. - Directors, officers, and employees.

Section 42-64-8.1. - Appropriation and expenses.

Section 42-64-8.2. - Role and responsibilities of board members.

Section 42-64-8.3. - Transparency requirements established.

Section 42-64-9. - Condemnation power.

Section 42-64-9.1. - Inspection powers.

Section 42-64-9.2. - Civil penalties.

Section 42-64-9.3. - Criminal penalties.

Section 42-64-9.4. - Procedures for enforcement.

Section 42-64-9.5. - Hearings.

Section 42-64-9.6. - Notice of decisions.

Section 42-64-9.7. - Notice of hearing on orders.

Section 42-64-9.8. - Procedure for hearings on orders.

Section 42-64-9.9. - Public access to information.

Section 42-64-9.10. - Rules and regulations — Notice of rule review.

Section 42-64-10. - Findings of the corporation.

Section 42-64-11. - Disposition of projects.

Section 42-64-12. - Community advisory committees.

Section 42-64-13. - Relations with municipalities.

Section 42-64-13.1. - Assistance to urban communities for economic revitalization.

Section 42-64-13.2. - Renewable energy investment coordination.

Section 42-64-14. - Relations with state agencies.

Section 42-64-14.1. - Exclusive jurisdiction of general assembly to approve or deny oil refinery or nuclear plant project plans.

Section 42-64-15. - Bonds and notes of the corporation.

Section 42-64-16. - Short-term notes.

Section 42-64-17. - Security for bonds or notes.

Section 42-64-18. - Reserve funds and appropriations.

Section 42-64-19. - Trust funds.

Section 42-64-20. - Exemption from taxation.

Section 42-64-20.1. - Procedure.

Section 42-64-21. - Notes and bonds as legal investments.

Section 42-64-22. - Agreement of the state.

Section 42-64-23. - Credit of state.

Section 42-64-24. - State’s right to require redemption of bonds.

Section 42-64-25. - Remedies of bondholders and note-holders.

Section 42-64-26. - Authorization to accept appropriated moneys.

Section 42-64-27. - Assistance by state officers, departments, boards and commission.

Section 42-64-28. - Annual financial reports and performance report.

Section 42-64-29. - Inventory of development sites.

Section 42-64-30. - Inconsistent provisions.

Section 42-64-31. - Other statutes.

Section 42-64-31.1. - Rules and regulations.

Section 42-64-32. - Construction.

Section 42-64-33. - Severability.

Section 42-64-34. - Appointment of small business advocate.

Section 42-64-34.1. - Cooperation required.

Section 42-64-35. - Government contract procurement assistance.

Section 42-64-36. - Program accountability.

Section 42-64-37. - Loan and loan guarantee programs.

Section 42-64-38. - Audit of the corporation.

Section 42-64-39. - Business development center.

Section 42-64-40. - Court-approved settlements.

Section 42-64-41. - Report regarding small business lending.