Section 38-2-12. – Severability.
§ 38-2-12. Severability. If any provision of this chapter is held unconstitutional, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this chapter. If the application of this chapter to a particular record is held invalid, the decision shall not affect other applications of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 202, § […]
Section 38-2-13. – Records access continuing.
§ 38-2-13. Records access continuing. All records initially deemed to be public records which any person may inspect and/or copy under the provisions of this chapter, shall continue to be so deemed whether or not subsequent court action or investigations are held pertaining to the matters contained in the records. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. […]
Section 38-2-14. – Information relating to settlement of legal claims.
§ 38-2-14. Information relating to settlement of legal claims. Settlement agreements of any legal claims against a governmental entity shall be deemed public records. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 263, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 378, § 1.
Section 38-2-15. – Reported violations.
§ 38-2-15. Reported violations. Every year the attorney general shall prepare a report summarizing all the complaints received pursuant to this chapter, which shall be submitted to the legislature and which shall include information as to how many complaints were found to be meritorious and the action taken by the attorney general in response to […]
Section 38-2-16. – 38 Studios, LLC investigation.
§ 38-2-16. 38 Studios, LLC investigation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or state law, any investigatory records generated or obtained by the Rhode Island state police or the Rhode Island attorney general in conducting an investigation surrounding the funding of 38 Studios, LLC by the Rhode Island economic development corporation shall be made […]
Section 38-3-1. – Short title.
§ 38-3-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Public Records Administration Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 353, § 6.
Section 38-3-2. – Definitions.
§ 38-3-2. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter: (1) “Agency” or “public body” shall mean any executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative body of the state, or any political subdivision thereof; including, but not limited to, any department, division, agency, commission, board, office, bureau, authority, any school, fire, or water district, or other agency or […]
Section 38-3-3. – Public records administration program.
§ 38-3-3. Public records administration program. (a) The public records administration program shall be organized as deemed necessary by the secretary of state for the proper discharge of its duties and responsibilities under this chapter. All personnel, furnishings, equipment, finances, property, and contractual arrangements of the public records administration shall be the responsibility of the […]
Section 38-3-4. – Duties of administrator.
§ 38-3-4. Duties of administrator. (a) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the administrator to render all services required by the program herein set forth that can advantageously and effectively be centralized. The office shall perform such other functions and duties as the secretary of state may direct. (b) The administrator shall supervise, […]
Section 38-3-5. – Duties of program.
§ 38-3-5. Duties of program. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the public records administration program to: (1) Establish and administer a public records management program, including the operation of a record center or centers, and appoint a director who will apply efficient and economical management methods relating to the creation, utilization, maintenance, […]