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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

11 sections·Filtered byTitle 42✕Ch 42-7.3✕

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-1. Declaration of purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to establish a public safety department. This department is responsible to consolidate the law enforcement services presently provided by six divisions and agencies within the executive branch of state government. The consolidation of these division…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-10. Severability
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If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-2. Department of public safety
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There is hereby established within the executive branch of state government a department of public safety.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-3. Powers and duties of the department
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The department of public safety shall be responsible for the management and administration of the following divisions and agencies: (1) Office of the capitol police (chapter 2.2 of title 12). (2) [Deleted by P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 3, § 6.] (3) E-911 emergency telephone system di…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-3.2. Division of sheriffs

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(a) Division established. A division of sheriffs is hereby established within the department of public safety. This division shall be responsible for statewide activities assigned by law that relate to the duties and functions of the sheriffs of the several counties. The division…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-4. Responsibilities of the department

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The department of public safety is responsible to: (1) Improve the economy, efficiency, coordination, and quality of public safety services policy and planning, budgeting and financing, communications and training. (2) Increase public confidence by conducting independent reviews …

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-5. Director of public safety — Appointment

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The department of public safety shall be administered by a director, who shall also serve as superintendent of the Rhode Island state police. The director shall be appointed by the governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor and until a successor is appointed a…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-6. Duties and responsibilities of the director

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(a) The director shall be responsible to the governor for managing the department of public safety and for providing strategic leadership and direction to the divisions and agencies within the department. (b) The director of public safety is authorized to: (1) Coordinate the admi…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-7. Assignment and reassignment of advisory bodies

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The governor may, by executive order, reassign any advisory bodies, boards, or commissions associated or affiliated with the divisions or agencies of the department of public safety.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-8. Appointment of employees

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The director, subject to the provisions of applicable state law, shall be the appointing authority for all employees of the department of public safety.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.3-9. Rules and regulations

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The department of public safety is authorized to make and promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration of this chapter and to carry out the purposes thereof.