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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35.1-1. Legislative findings
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The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) A vibrant and growing small business sector is critical to creating jobs in a dynamic economy; (2) Small businesses bear a disproportionate share of regulatory costs and burdens; (3) Fundamental changes that are needed in the regu…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35.1-2. Definitions
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As used in this section: (1) “Agency” means each state board, commission, department, or officer authorized by law to make regulations or to determine contested cases. (2) “Proposed regulation” means a proposal by an agency for a new regulation or for a change in, addition to, or…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35.1-3. Economic impact statements
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(a) Prior to the adoption of any proposed regulation that may have an adverse impact on small businesses, with the exception of emergency regulations adopted in accordance with § 42-35-2.10 and excluding those businesses defined in subsection (c) of this section, each agency shal…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35.1-4. Regulatory flexibility — Flexibility analysis required
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(a) Notwithstanding any general or public law to the contrary, prior to the adoption of any proposed regulation on and after January 1, 2010, each agency shall prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis in which the agency shall, where consistent with health, safety, environmental…
