§ 24-8-18 - Use of sums appropriated – Annual report. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 24-8-18

   § 24-8-18  Use of sums appropriated –Annual report. – The sums paid to the state, cities, or towns under the provisions of thischapter shall be used exclusively within the state, and within the cities andtowns for those roads listed under § 24-8-17. The sums shall only be spentfor maintenance and repair. Except up to twenty-five percent (25%) of each cityor town's allotment is eligible for expenditure on any highway pavementmanagement need. Each and every year after the initial year of this program, inorder to obtain payment under this title, the state and each city or town mustfirst receive approval for the expenditures by the director of transportation.The city or town treasurer, or state budget officer shall on or before May 30thof each year, certify in writing to the director of transportation how the sumshave been expended.