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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-117-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Expedited Permit Process Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-117-2. Legislative findings
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(a) It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment which causes hardship to many individuals and families, wastes vital human resources, increases the public assistance burdens of the state, impai…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-117-3. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) “Economic development corporation” is the Rhode Island economic development corporation set forth in § 42-64-4. (2) “Person” means any n…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-117-4. Request for status as a project of critical economic concern
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A person through the governor may apply to the Rhode Island economic development corporation and request that his or her project be classified as a project of critical economic concern. The Rhode Island economic development corporation shall render a written decision on the reque…