§ 23-18.9-4 - Restricted use of state financial assistance by local communities. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-18.9-4

   § 23-18.9-4  Restricted use of statefinancial assistance by local communities. – (a) Any state financial assistance granted to a local community under the termsof this chapter shall be used solely in the design, construction, maintenance,and operation of refuse disposal facilities; provided, that the funds are usedfor the maintenance and operation of only those refuse disposal facilitieswhich meet all rules and regulations promulgated by the department ofenvironmental management.

   (b) Any state financial assistance granted to any localcommunity under the terms of §§ 23-1-18, 23-18.9-1, 23-18.9-3 or thissection must, at a minimum, be equally matched by local monies appropriatedannually by the city or town for the design, construction, maintenance, andoperation of refuse disposal facilities.