§ 42-9-18 - Reports, use of experts, and costs. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-9-18

   § 42-9-18  Reports, use of experts, andcosts. – (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 23-17.14-13, the department ofattorney general, may in effectuating the purpose of:

   (1) The Hospital Conversion Act pursuant to chapter 17.14 oftitle 23; or

   (2) Any non-profit hospital service corporation conversion; or

   (3) Non-profit medical service corporation conversion; or

   (4) Any health care conversion; engage experts or consultantsincluding but not limited to, actuaries, investment bankers, accountants,attorneys, or industry analysts.

   (b) All copies of reports prepared by experts andconsultants, and costs associated with those reports, shall be made availableto the transacting parties and to the public.

   (c) All costs incurred under the provisions of this sectionare the responsibility of the one or more transacting parties in an amount tobe determined by the attorney general.