Rhode Island Administrative Code

My Page Title1.1Authority and PurposeThis Part is promulgated pursuant to the authority set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2 and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 38-2, 42-8, 42-8.1 and 38-3 for the purpose of establishing procedures for obtaining access to public records held by the Depa…

My Page Title2.1PurposeThis Regulation states the requirements for submitting a request for Declaratory Order under R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8(b), and the procedure for its consideration and prompt disposition.2.2AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority gra…

My Page Title3.1PurposeThe purpose of this Regulation is to prescribe the form of a Petition for Promulgation of a Rule pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6 and the procedure for its submission, consideration, and disposition. 3.2AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated pursuant t…

My Page Title4.1PurposeTo establish a defined set of procedures for the Department of State for the conduct of Public Hearings regarding Proposed Rulemaking.4.2AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2(a)(4).4.3Definitio…

My Page Title1.1Authority/PurposeA.The Department of State has promulgated this Part relative to the placement of candidates and local referenda/questions on primary and election ballots.B.This Part is established pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chap…

My Page Title2.1Purpose and AuthorityA.The RIRVRA, R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-9.2-3(g), charged the Department of State with the responsibility to develop and implement a program to educate attorneys, judges, election officials, correctional officers and members of the public about the …

My Page Title3.1Authority/PurposeA.The Department of State is responsible for the issuance of Rhode Island Voter Identification (“Voter ID”) Cards upon request by Voters (R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-19-24.2).B.Rules and Regulations are established in accordance with the Administrative Pr…

My Page Title4.1AuthorityRules and Regulations are established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 17-28 and in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35) and are available for public inspection, submissions, or requests at the Department of S…

My Page Title5.1Updating Voter Registration RecordsA.The Department of State has promulgated the within Rules and Regulations relative to the updating of voter registration records of all registered voters of the thirty-nine (39) cities and towns of the State of Rhode Island as m…

My Page Title1.1Purpose A.Purpose. This Part describes the practices and procedures of the Uniform Commercial Code Section of the Rhode Island Department of State, Office of the Secretary of the State relative to Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). They do not…

My Page Title2.1Trademark and Servicemark ClassificationsThe following classes of goods and services shall be applicable to all trademark (classes 1-34) and service mark (classes 35-45) registrations filed pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 6-2, as amended:2.1.1…

3.1 Authority and Purpose These Regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-3-5 for the purpose of establishing the procedure by which a person may request the authority to solemnize a marriage of two (2) adult persons within the State o…

My Page Title1.1PurposeA.To outline the required procedures for historic vital records transfer, preservation, access, and provision of certified copies to constituents by the State Archives or the local registrars.1.2AuthorityA.This Regulation is promulgated pursuant to the auth…

My Page Title1.1PurposeA.To outline the required procedures for preparing Records Control Schedules, storing inactive records, records disposal, and the transfer of permanent historical records to the State Archives.1.2AuthorityA.This Regulation is promulgated pursuant to the aut…

My Page Title2.1PurposeA.To ensure electronic records are retained in a trustworthy, accessible, and appropriate manner.2.2AuthorityA.This Regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws Title 38 (“Public Records”), including expressly but without li…

My Page Title1.1PurposeA.The purpose is to establish policies and procedures for the Rhode Island State Publications Clearinghouse.1.2Statutory Authority A.R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 29-7. 1.3State Agencies/Departments' Deposit of Publications A.State agencies, departments, and commi…

My Page Title1.1PurposeA.This regulation implements the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-139.1-1 et seq.). The Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act simplifies and clarifies the rules governing lobbying, maximizes transparency without imposing unnecessary burdens…

My Page Title2.1PurposeA.This Part is drafted to ensure that Public Bodies are in compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-46-6 and 42-46-7 requiring electronic filing of meeting notices and meeting minutes. The Open Meetings website creates a centralized electronic location for the …

My Page Title3.1PurposeA.The purpose of this Part is to assist and ensure compliance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-6-30 requiring electronic filing of the registry of all land leases and all subsequent leases entered into by the State and all its departments, boards, bureaus, commissi…

My Page Title2.1PurposeThese Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”) are promulgated to set forth the statewide policy for the use and operation of body-worn cameras (the “Policy”). The Policy is intended to govern Rhode Island law enforcement agencies using and operating body-worn c…

My Page Title1.1Authority and PurposeA.Authority1.As provided in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 6-11.1, the Attorney General is empowered to promulgate regulations to administer the licensing program for previous metals dealers.B.Purpose1.The purpose of these rules and regulations is to …

My Page Title2.1ScopeThese rules delineate the procedure which will be utilized by the Department of Attorney General in regulating the Private Security Guard Business. All hearings required by these regulations shall be conducted in accordance with these rules and applicable pro…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityBy the virtue of the authority vested in the Attorney General by R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-36-22, the Attorney General hereby issues the following rules and regulations for enforcement of the Rhode Island Antitrust Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-36-1, et seq. 1.2Defini…

My Page Title2.1Authority and PurposeBy virtue of the authority vested in the Attorney General by R.I. Gen. Laws section 18-9-1, et. seq., the Attorney General hereby issues the following rules and regulations for the operation of a register of all charitable trusts heretofore or…

My Page Title3.1AuthorityThese regulations are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-17.14-32 and 42-35-1, et. seq.3.2PurposeThe purpose of these rules and regulations is to accomplish the principles of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-17.14, known as the Hospital Conversions Act…

My Page Title4.1Guidelines to Prevent Retaliatory EvictionsA.Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.6-23(c)(4), the Department of Attorney General hereby establishes these guidelines to prevent retaliatory actions by property owners against tenants on the basis of complaints or notic…

My Page Title5.1PurposeA.These Rules and Regulations are promulgated to set forth the statewide health services pre-merger notification regulation. This Part is intended to govern the pre-merger notification requirements for health services providers operating in Rhode Island.5.2…

My Page Title2.1PurposeThe rules of procedure are designed to conduct the hearing under the Consumer Protection Act dealing with unfair and deceptive practices. 2.2Time and Place of HearingA.Place of hearing 1.At a place designated by the Attorney General. B.Time of hearing 1.The…

My Page Title3.1PurposeThe Department of Attorney General, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles and the Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Dealers License Commission, has found that all too frequently motor vehicles in the State of …

My Page Title4.1Introduction4.1.1AuthorityThese regulations are adopted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-1 et. seq., the Deceptive Trade Practices Law, specifically R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-13.1-7(c). 4.1.2PurposeThese regulations are for the purpose of determining, regulating and/o…

My Page Title1.1IntroductionA.“Reverse Undercover” is a generic term for any variation of the traditional drug buyer approach in which the undercover agent instead poses as the seller of drugs. It also encompasses those approaches in which the agent poses as a seller of essential…

My Page Title2.1Access to Public Records Act Training RequirementsA.The Chief Administrative Officer, as defined by the Access to Public Records Act, must certify annually, as provided in R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-3.16 (“compliance by agencies and public bodies”), that persons who ha…

My Page Title1.1General Administrative Rules of the Retirement BoardThe Rules and Regulations published herein have been adopted by the Employees’ Retirement Board pursuant to statutory authority found in R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-8-3. This manual is not a substitute for the General La…

My Page Title2.1IntroductionA.These Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Crime Victim Compensation Program are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-18(c) and are established for the purpose of effectuating the provisions and overall purpose of the Criminal Injuries C…

My Page Title3.1IntroductionA.This Rule and Regulation pertaining to the Unclaimed Property Program is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-21.1-38.3.2PurposeA.This Rule is established for the purpose of effectuating the provisions and overall purpose of the Uniform Unclai…

My Page Title4.1CreationThe Public Finance Management Board (the “Board”) is established under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-10.1-1, as enacted by Chapter 477 of the Public Laws of 1986, effective June 25, 1986, as amended (the “Act”). 4.2PurposeA.The purpose and responsi…

My Page Title5.1PurposeTo establish a defined set of procedures for the Office of the General Treasurer for the conduct of Public Hearings regarding Proposed Rulemaking.5.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2(a)(4).…

My Page Title6.1IntroductionA.This Regulation, pertaining to the RISavers Retirement Savings Program, is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 35-23-6 and 35-23-16.6.2PurposeA.This Regulation is established for the purpose of effectuating the provisions and overall purpose of…

My Page Title1.1GeneralA.Under the provision of R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2 (as amended), a municipal entity (see Definitions) may not adopt a levy that exceeds four percent (4%) of the prior year tax levy unless certain statutory conditions are met. B.Statutory Conditions: A municip…

My Page Title2.1GeneralA.R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-19.3 entitled “Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act” mandates specific reporting requirements in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-19.3-6 for covered entities of Rhode Island that participate in the federal 340B program. Those report…

1.1 Composition - Appointment -Terms A. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-27-19, the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee (“Committee”) shall be appointed by the Supreme Court. Its members shall be thirteen (13) in number including the Clerk of the Supreme Court or his or her des…

My Page Title1.1Permanent Joint Committee on Legislative ServicesTo govern the Legislative Department in its exercise of financial and personnel control, independent of the Executive Department.1.2General ProvisionsA.Purpose. The rules and regulations, hereinafter expressed, are …

My Page Title2.1IntroductionA.The Director of Veterans Services is authorized under R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 30-17.1-2, 30-17.1-5 and 30-17.1-6 to establish appropriate rules and regulations governing the maintenance fees at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.B.The Administrator of the Rhod…

My Page Title3.1 AuthorityA.The Director of Veterans Services is authorized under R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-24-2 to establish appropriate rules and regulations for the government and management of the Rhode Island Veterans Home.B.The Director of Veterans Services has delegated responsi…

My Page Title1.1Purpose and AuthorityA.The purpose of the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery is to provide a final resting place for Rhode Island veterans who served in the Armed Services of the United States. R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-25-14, entitled Burial of Veterans, establish…

My Page Title1.1PurposeThe purpose of this regulation is to prescribe the form of a Petition for Promulgation of Rules pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6 and the procedure for its submission, consideration, and disposition.1.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to …

My Page Title2.1PurposeThis regulation states the requirements for submitting a request for Declaratory Order under R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8(b), and the procedure for its consideration and prompt disposition.2.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority gra…

My Page Title1.1Introduction and AuthorityA.These Regulations for Dual Enrollment are promulgated pursuant to authority conferred under R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-100-3(a) and are established for the purpose of adopting a statewide dual enrollment policy that allows students to enroll i…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityThis part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-4.1.2PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to require the setting of school calendars for Rhode Island public schools to ensure the provision of a minimum school year of one hundred and eighty (180)…

My Page Title2.1PreambleA.Purpose: The purpose of these Regulations is to provide uniform rules for the establishment, operation, and oversight of charter schools in Rhode Island so that these schools will provide high-performing educational opportunities to public school student…