Section 36-14-18. – Disclosure of regulated business interests.
§ 36-14-18. Disclosure of regulated business interests. (a) Every person who is required to file a financial statement pursuant to this chapter and who has, acquires, or divests him or herself of ten percent (10%) or greater equity interest or five thousand dollars ($5,000) or greater cash value interest in a business entity which is […]
Section 36-14-19. – Penalties.
§ 36-14-19. Penalties. Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to the civil penalties provided herein, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and/or imprisonment for no longer than one year. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 195, […]
Section 36-14-20. – Construction.
§ 36-14-20. Construction. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to be in addition to and not in substitution of any other provision of law not inconsistent herewith. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 195, § 3.
Section 36-14-21. – Severability.
§ 36-14-21. Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the chapter and the application of the provisions to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 195, § 3.
Section 36-14-8. – Rhode Island ethics commission — Establishment — Members — Vacancies — Quorum — Compensation and quarters.
§ 36-14-8. Rhode Island ethics commission — Establishment — Members — Vacancies — Quorum — Compensation and quarters. (a) There is hereby established an independent and nonpartisan Rhode Island ethics commission composed of nine (9) members appointed by the governor. The president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the […]
Section 36-14-1. – Declaration of policy.
§ 36-14-1. Declaration of policy. It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that public officials and employees must adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct, respect the public trust and the rights of all persons, be open, accountable, responsive, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and not use their position for private […]
Section 36-14-2. – Definitions.
§ 36-14-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Any person within his or her family” means a spouse and any dependent children of any public official or public employee as well as a person who is related to any public official or public employee, whether by blood, adoption or marriage, as any of the […]
Section 36-14-3. – Code of ethics.
§ 36-14-3. Code of ethics. Sections 36-14-4 — 36-14-7 shall constitute the Rhode Island code of ethics in government. History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 195, § 3.
Section 36-14-4. – Persons subject to the code of ethics.
§ 36-14-4. Persons subject to the code of ethics. The following persons shall be subject to the provisions of the Rhode Island code of ethics in government: (1) State and municipal elected officials; (2) State and municipal appointed officials; and (3) Employees of state and local government, boards, commissions, and agencies. History of Section.P.L. 1987, […]
Section 36-14-5. – Prohibited activities.
§ 36-14-5. Prohibited activities. (a) No person subject to this code of ethics shall have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business, employment, transaction, or professional activity, or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties or […]