32 chapters · 328 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.6-1. Declaration of purpose — “Small business” defined
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The legislature finds and declares: (1) That the essence of the American economic system is free competition; and (2) That only through full and free competition can free markets, free entry into business, and opportunities for the expression and growth of personal initiative and…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.6-2. Permanent committee — Composition
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There is created a permanent joint committee of the general assembly on small business to consist of eleven (11) members of the general assembly, five (5) of whom shall be from the senate to be appointed by the president of the senate, six (6) of whom shall be from the house of r…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.6-3. Selection of officers
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Upon organization of the joint committee, the president of the senate shall appoint the officers of the joint committee.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 22-7.6-4. Duties
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It shall be the duty of the joint committee to promote the development of legislation affecting small business regulatory matters including, but not limited to, taxation, licensing, loan programs, simplification of government rules and regulations, technical assistance, and assis…