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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.4-1. Short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Hazardous Substances Community Right To Know Act”.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.4-2. Purpose and findings
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(a) It is found that the health and safety of the people of the state are threatened by the proliferation of hazardous substances and that the people can begin to control exposure to these substances and to remediate the effects of that exposure only by knowledge of what hazardou…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.4-3. Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter: (1) “Department” means the department of labor and training. (2) “Designated substance” means any material designated as hazardous or toxic under the provisions of chapter 21 of title 28; (3) “Employer” includes an individual, partnership, associa…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.4-4. Community access
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(a) Any resident of the state shall have the right to make a reasonable request from the department for copies of lists of designated substances and material safety data sheets as defined in this chapter. These requests may be made in person during normal business hours or by mai…