TITLE 42

State Affairs and Government

CHAPTER 42-64.13

Rhode Island Regulatory Reform Act

SECTION 42-64.13-2



   § 42-64.13-2  Legislative findings. –

The general assembly finds and declares that:



   (1) Rhode Island is facing an economic and fiscal crisis and

is suffering high unemployment and other ill effects from the national

recession that persists at the time of the passage of this act;



   (2) Rhode Island maintains regulatory processes and

permitting procedures that, while often protecting the public welfare, health

and safety, are often inefficient, inconsistent with other state policies and

not always aligned with municipal and community development goals;



   (3) The result of inefficiencies, inconsistencies and

misalignments often result in delayed or forgone permitting and regulatory

opportunities for businesses desiring to retain or create jobs in Rhode Island;

and



   (4) Rhode Island can more efficiently and consistently

implement its regulatory and permitting frame work in order to enhance economic

development, community development and the overall health and welfare of its

citizens.



History of Section.

(P.L. 2010, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 259, § 1.)