§ 45-13-10 - Exemptions from reimbursement. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-13-10

   § 45-13-10  Exemptions from reimbursement.– (a) State mandates not subject to reimbursement includes:

   (1) The holding of elections;

   (2) The assurance of due process;

   (3) The notification and conduct of public meetings;

   (4) The procedures for administrative and judicial review ofactions taken by cities and towns;

   (5) The protection of the public from malfeasance,misfeasance, or nonfeasance by local government officials;

   (6) Financial administration, including the levy, assessment,and collection of taxes; and

   (7) The preparation and submission of reports necessary forthe efficient administration of state laws.

   (b) All statutes having a fiscal impact on cities and townsshall include a provision stating whether these statutes conform to thedefinition and exemptions prescribed by §§ 45-13-7 – 45-13-10.

   (c) Provided further that none of the provisions of§§ 45-13-7 – 45-13-10 are applied in a manner inconsistent withstate law.