§ 45-13-10. Exemptions from reimbursement.
(a) State mandates not subject to reimbursement includes:
(1) The holding of elections;
(2) The assurance of due process;
(3) The notification and conduct of public meetings;
(4) The procedures for administrative and judicial review of actions taken by cities and towns;
(5) The protection of the public from malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by local government officials;
(6) Financial administration, including the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes; and
(7) The preparation and submission of reports necessary for the efficient administration of state laws.
(b) All statutes having a fiscal impact on cities and towns shall include a provision stating whether these statutes conform to the definition and exemptions prescribed by §§ 45-13-7 — 45-13-10.
(c) Provided further that none of the provisions of §§ 45-13-7 — 45-13-10 are applied in a manner inconsistent with state law.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 298, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 45-13-1. - Apportionment of annual appropriation for state aid.
Section 45-13-1.1. - Aid reduced by amounts owed state entities.
Section 45-13-1.2. - Aid withheld for failure to comply with state statutes.
Section 45-13-2. - “Tax levy” defined.
Section 45-13-3. - Apportionment based on levy for preceding year.
Section 45-13-4, 45-13-5. - Repealed.
Section 45-13-5.2. - Valuation of tax exempt property for purposes of computing state grants.
Section 45-13-7. - State mandated costs defined.
Section 45-13-9.1. - Future mandates.
Section 45-13-9.2. - Postponement of effective date.
Section 45-13-10. - Exemptions from reimbursement.
Section 45-13-11. - Severability.
Section 45-13-11.1. - Excuse, avoidance or suspension of reimbursement requirements.