§ 37-2.6-2 — § 37-2.6-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 37-2.6-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 37: Public Property and Works
• Ch. 37-2.6: Anti-Discrimination in State Contracts

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§ 37-2.6-2. Definitions.

(a) The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section as follows:

(1) "Boycott� means to blacklist, divest from, sanction, or otherwise refuse to deal with a person, firm, or entity, or a public entity of a foreign state, when the action is based on race, color, religion, gender, or nationality of the targeted person, firm, entity, or public entity of a foreign state. Boycott does not include:

(i) A decision based on a bona fide business or economic reasons;

(ii) A boycott against a public entity of a foreign state when the boycott is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner; and

(iii) Boycotts or divestments of particular jurisdictions that are specifically authorized or required by federal law or state law.

(2) "Public entity� means the state, or any political subdivisions of the state, including, but not limited to, any of its agencies, departments, institutions, or school districts.

(3) A "jurisdiction with whom the state can enjoy open trade� means states that are members of the World Trade Organization.

Legislative History

P.L. 2016, ch. 477, § 1.