§ 42-64-7.5 — § 42-64-7.5. Acceptance of federal grants.

Rhode Island § 42-64-7.5

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 42: State Affairs and Government
• Ch. 42-64: Rhode Island Commerce Corporation

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§ 42-64-7.5. Acceptance of federal grants.

In addition to any of its other powers and responsibilities, the Rhode Island commerce corporation is authorized and empowered to accept any grants made available by the United States government or any agency of the United States government, and the corporation, with the approval of the governor, is authorized and empowered to perform any acts and enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the United States or any agency of the United States as may be necessary in any manner and degree that shall be deemed to be in the best interests of the state. The proceeds of any grants received shall be paid to the general treasurer of the state and deposited in a separate fund to be used solely for the purposes of the grant or grants.

Legislative History

P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 12, § 7; P.L. 2013, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 490, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 7, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 8, § 1.