§ 45-31.2-8. Authority of the relocation agency.
(a) The relocation agency shall adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to assure:
(1) That the payments and assistance authorized by this chapter are administered in a manner which is fair and reasonable, and as uniform as practicable;
(2) That a displaced person who makes proper application for a payment authorized for the person by this chapter is paid promptly after a move or, in hardship cases, paid in advance; and
(3) That any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by this chapter, or the amount of a payment, may have his or her application reviewed by the head of the relocation agency.
(b) The relocation agency may prescribe other regulations and procedures, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, as it deems necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments
Section 45-31.2-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 45-31.2-2. - Definitions.
Section 45-31.2-3. - Moving and related expenses.
Section 45-31.2-4. - Payment for replacement housing for displaced homeowners.
Section 45-31.2-5. - Payment for replacement housing for displaced tenants and certain others.
Section 45-31.2-6. - Relocation assistance advisory programs.
Section 45-31.2-7. - Assurance of availability of standard housing.
Section 45-31.2-8. - Authority of the relocation agency.
Section 45-31.2-9. - Administration.
Section 45-31.2-10. - Payments not to be considered as income or resources.