§ 42-117-2. Legislative findings.
(a) It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition of substantial
and persistent unemployment and underemployment which causes hardship to many individuals
and families, wastes vital human resources, increases the public assistance burdens
of the state, impairs the security of family life, prevents many of our youths from
continuing their education, impedes the economic and physical development of municipalities,
and adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of our state.
(b) It is declared to be the policy of the state to promote a vigorous and grow
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§ 42-117-2. Legislative findings.
(a) It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition of substantial
and persistent unemployment and underemployment which causes hardship to many individuals
and families, wastes vital human resources, increases the public assistance burdens
of the state, impairs the security of family life, prevents many of our youths from
continuing their education, impedes the economic and physical development of municipalities,
and adversely affects the welfare and prosperity of our state.
(b) It is declared to be the policy of the state to promote a vigorous and growing economy,
to prevent economic stagnation, and to encourage the creation of new job opportunities
in order to ameliorate the hazards of unemployment and underemployment, reduce the
level of public assistance, increase revenues to the state and its municipalities,
and to achieve a stable diversified economy.
(c) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism for business and industry to
secure any necessary licenses or permits, without waiving the lawful conditions of
the license or permits, in an expeditious manner.