§ 42-117-2 - Legislative findings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-117-2

   § 42-117-2  Legislative findings. –(a) It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition ofsubstantial and persistent unemployment and under employment which causeshardship to many individuals and families, wastes vital human resources,increases the public assistance burdens of the state, impairs the security offamily life, prevents many of our youths from continuing their education,impedes the economic and physical development of municipalities, and adverselyaffects the welfare and prosperity of our state.

   (b) It is declared to be the policy of the state to promote avigorous and growing economy, to prevent economic stagnation, and to encouragethe creation of new job opportunities in order to ameliorate the hazards ofunemployment and underemployment, reduce the level of public assistance,increase revenues to the state and its municipalities, and to achieve a stablediversified economy.

   (c) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a mechanism forbusiness and industry to secure any necessary licenses or permits, withoutwaiving the lawful conditions of the license or permits, in an expeditiousmanner.