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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-1. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to provide a convenient, accessible, and timely one-stop system that will enable the business community to acquire, maintain, and file the necessary state licenses required to start and conduct business in Rhode Island. It is the intent of the gener…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Department” means the secretary of state’s office. (2) “Director” means the director of the secretary of state’s first stop business information center. (3) “License” means any certificate, permit, or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a rig…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-3. Organization and responsibilities
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(a) There is hereby established, within the secretary of state’s first stop business information center, a business fast-start office (“Fast-Start Office”) which shall be under the direction of the director or other full-time state employee as appointed by the secretary of state.…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-132-4. Services optional
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(a) The services offered to persons by the fast-start office are optional. Any person may deal directly with a state agency in obtaining information, assistance, or in applying for a license if the person so prefers. (b) The authority for determining whether a requested license s…