§ 42-64.13-2. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) Rhode Island is facing an economic and fiscal crisis and is suffering high unemployment and other ill effects from the national recession that persists at the time of the passage of this act;
(2) Rhode Island maintains regulatory processes and permitting procedures that, while often protecting the public welfare, health and safety, are often inefficient, inconsistent with other state policies and not always aligned with municipal and community development goals;
(3) The result of inefficiencies, inconsistencies and misalignments often result in delayed or forgone permitting and regulatory opportunities for businesses desiring to retain or create jobs in Rhode Island; and
(4) Rhode Island can more efficiently and consistently implement its regulatory and permitting frame work in order to enhance economic development, community development and the overall health and welfare of its citizens.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-64.13 - Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act
Section 42-64.13-1. - Short title.
Section 42-64.13-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-64.13-3. - Purposes of chapter.
Section 42-64.13-4. - Applicability.
Section 42-64.13-5. - Creation of the office of regulatory reform.
Section 42-64.13-6. - Director of office of regulatory reform.
Section 42-64.13-7. - Powers of the office of regulatory reform.
Section 42-64.13-8. - Regulatory analysis responsibilities.
Section 42-64.13-9. - Municipal regulatory liaison.
Section 42-64.13-10. - Statewide standards for wetlands and septic disposal.
Section 42-64.13-11. - Statewide solar permitting.
Section 42-64.13-13. - Revision of regulations — Appropriate disability language.