Rhode Island § 42-99-18 § 42-99-18. Minority business enterprise participation.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-99-18 — § 42-99-18. Minority business enterprise participation.

Rhode Island § 42-99-18

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-99Convention Center Authority Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-99-18 (2026).

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§ 42-99-18. Minority business enterprise participation.
(a) The corporation shall carry out and comply with the policy of the state to support
            the fullest possible participation of firms owned and controlled by minorities and
            women (MBE) in all of its programs, contracts, and purchase of goods and services
            in accordance with state law (chapter 14.1 of title 37 and "regulations governing participation by minority business enterprises in state
            funded and directed public construction projects, construction contracts and procurement
            contracts for goods and servicesâ€�).
         
(b) Further, the authority shall adopt an

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§ 42-99-18. Minority business enterprise participation.

(a) The corporation shall carry out and comply with the policy of the state to support the fullest possible participation of firms owned and controlled by minorities and women (MBE) in all of its programs, contracts, and purchase of goods and services in accordance with state law (chapter 14.1 of title 37 and "regulations governing participation by minority business enterprises in state funded and directed public construction projects, construction contracts and procurement contracts for goods and servicesâ€�).

(b) Further, the authority shall adopt and make a good faith effort to implement minimum utilization goals of twenty percent (20%) for MBE's to function as retail vendors, concession owner/operators, and contractors within the completed convention center and its affiliated entities.