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Rhode Island Statutes, Title 42

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Title 42, Title 42 Affairs and Government

324 chapters · 2,613 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 422,613 Ch 42-64, Chapter 42-64 Rhode Island Commerce …75 Ch 42-28, Chapter 42-28 State Police52 Ch 42-56, Chapter 42-56 Corrections Department47 Ch 42-72, Chapter 42-72 Department of Children…45 Ch 42-116, Chapter 42-116 Rhode Island Deposito…45 Ch 42-35, Chapter 42-35 Administrative Procedures39 Ch 42-55, Chapter 42-55 Rhode Island Housing a…36 Ch 42-17.1, Chapter 42-17.1 Department of Enviro…36 Ch 42-12, Chapter 42-12 Department of Human Se…34 Ch 42-7.2, Chapter 42-7.2 Office of Health and …33 Ch 42-61.2, Chapter 42-61.2 Video Lottery Games,…28 Ch 42-30.1, Chapter 42-30.1 Uniform Law on Notar…27 Ch 42-10, Chapter 42-10 Treasury Department25 Ch 42-4, Chapter 42-4 State Emblems24

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 42✕Ch 42-140✕

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Rhode Island Energy Resources Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-10. Collection of energy data
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The commissioner of energy resources shall have the authority to collect price, inventory and product delivery dates, including amounts and types of product sold, and other information that is necessary and material regarding petroleum products, natural gas, and other fuels avail…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-11. Electric vehicle charging stations operating and maintenance fund
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(a) There is established a restricted receipt account within the general fund of the state, to be known as the “electric vehicle charging stations operating and maintenance account”, to be administered by the office of energy resources for the purposes of installing, operating, a…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-12. Clean transportation programs
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There is established a restricted receipt account within the general fund of the state, to be known as the “clean transportation programs”, to be administered by the office of energy resources. The purpose of the account is to receive and expend funds for clean transportation pro…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-2. Creation

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There is hereby authorized, created, and established an office of energy resources in the executive department of state government, which may be assigned by executive order for administrative purposes to a department within state government. The office of energy resources shall b…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-3. Purposes

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The purposes of the office shall be to: (1) Develop and put into effect plans and programs to promote, encourage, and assist the provision of energy resources for Rhode Island in a manner that enhances economic well-being, social equity, and environmental quality; (2) Monitor, fo…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-4. Commissioner

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(a) There shall be a commissioner of energy resources, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The commissioner shall be the director of the office of energy resources and shall have all such powers, consistent with law, as are necessary …

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-5. Authority to enter into agreements

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The commissioner shall have authority to enter into agreements with the trustees of the renewable energy development fund to achieve integrated and effective use of the renewable energy proper resources, § 39-2-1.2(b) and (c), and renewable energy standard resources, § 39-26-7. B…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-6. Information and education programs

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The commissioner, in consultation with the council, shall develop, implement, and maintain, a statewide public information and education program with regard to energy supply, energy cost, energy-efficiency and conservation, and energy programs, including programs to help consumer…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-7. Conduct of activities

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To the extent reasonable and practical, the conduct of activities under the provisions of this chapter shall be open and inclusive.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-8. Annual report

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The commissioner shall report annually, on or before June 30 of each year, to the governor, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house with regard to the status of energy supplies, markets, and conditions, the effectiveness of energy programs, and the activities of…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140-9. Adoption of rules

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The commissioner shall have the authority to adopt, amend, and implement such rules as may be necessary to desirable to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. In any rulemaking by the commissioner, the commissioner shall consider as a matter of record the advice of the energy r…