§ 42-64.19-1. Statement of intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to develop an integrated system of economic development activities while preserving and protecting the safety and quality of life for the citizens of Rhode Island and to promote the economic viability of the Rhode Island economy, and ensure the efficient use of all available resources by the departments/divisions responsible for the regulation of growth within the state and the provision of labor and training programs serving all Rhode Islanders, and to provide and promote and encourage the preservation, expansion and sound development of new and existing industry, business, commerce, agriculture, tourism, recreational, and renewable energy facilities, promoting thereby the economic development of the state and the general welfare of its citizens and to meet this need while continuing to build on the achievements that have already been made. The interests of all Rhode Islanders will best be served by codifying in the state’s general laws the purposes and responsibilities of the executive office of commerce and the position of secretary of commerce.
History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 492, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-64.19 - Executive Office of Commerce
Section 42-64.19-1. - Statement of intent.
Section 42-64.19-2. - Purposes.
Section 42-64.19-3. - Executive office of commerce.
Section 42-64.19-4. - Secretary of commerce — Appointment.
Section 42-64.19-5. - Responsibilities of the secretary.
Section 42-64.19-6. - Duties of the secretary.
Section 42-64.19-7. - Departments/divisions assigned to the executive office — Powers and duties.
Section 42-64.19-8. - Appointment of employees.
Section 42-64.19-9. - Appropriations and disbursements.
Section 42-64.19-10. - Rules and regulations.
Section 42-64.19-11. - Severability.
Section 42-64.19-12. - Cooperation of other state executive branch agencies.