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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.8-1. Purpose
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(a) The Rhode Island general assembly hereby finds that voluntary, public compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations is a principal component in effectively protecting the environment of the state; and that voluntary compliance is most effectively achieved through…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.8-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Administrative penalty” means a monetary penalty that does not exceed the civil penalty specified by statute. (2) “Department” means the department of environmental management. (3) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental mana…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.8-3. Compliance incentives
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Subject to the exceptions set forth in § 42-17.8-4, when a regulated entity establishes that it has satisfied all of the conditions set forth in §§ 42-17.8-5, 42-17.8-6, and 42-17.8-7 and has thoroughly and timely complied with any agreement or consent order entered into with the…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.8-4. Exceptions
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No regulated entity shall be entitled to avail itself of the compliance incentives set forth in § 42-17.8-3 where: (1) The regulated entity fails to comply with the conditions set forth in §§ 42-17.8-5, 42-17.8-6, and 42-17.8-7; (2) The regulated entity’s conduct and/or violation…
