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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 37 - Public Property and Works » Chapter 37-2.6 - Anti-Discrimination in State Contracts

Section 37-2.6-1. – Short title.

§ 37-2.6-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Anti-Discrimination in State Contracts Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 477, § 1.

Section 37-2.6-2. – Definitions.

§ 37-2.6-2. Definitions. (a) The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the meanings given to them in this section as follows: (1) “Boycott” means to blacklist, divest from, sanction, or otherwise refuse to deal with a person, firm, or entity, or a public entity […]

Section 37-2.6-3. – Discrimination in state contracts prohibited.

§ 37-2.6-3. Discrimination in state contracts prohibited. A public entity shall not enter into a contract with a business to acquire or dispose of supplies, services, information technology, or construction unless the contract includes a representation that the business is not currently engaged in, and an agreement that the business will not during the duration […]

Section 37-2.6-4. – Applicability and exemptions.

§ 37-2.6-4. Applicability and exemptions. This section shall not apply if a business fails to meet the requirements of § 37-2.6-3, but contracts to provide the goods or services for at least twenty percent (20%) less than the lowest certifying business. And provided further, this section shall not apply to contracts with a total potential […]