§ 42-132-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a convenient, accessible, and timely one-stop system that will enable the business community to acquire, maintain and file the necessary state licenses required to start and conduct business in Rhode Island. It is the intent of the general assembly that use of the fast-start […]
§ 42-132-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Director” means the director of the secretary of state’s first stop business information center; (2) “Department” means the secretary of state’s office; (3) “License” means any certificate, permit or other evidence, by whatever name called, of a right or privilege to engage in any business activity, […]
§ 42-132-3. Organization and responsibilities. (a) There is hereby established, within the secretary of state’s first stop business information center, a business fast-start office (“Fast-Start Office”) which shall be under the direction of the director or other full-time state employee as appointed by the secretary of state. Additional staff sufficient to perform the duties of […]
§ 42-132-4. Services optional. (a) The services offered to persons by the fast-start office are optional. Any person may deal directly with a state agency in obtaining information, assistance, or in applying for a license if the person so prefers. (b) The authority for determining whether a requested license shall be issued shall remain with […]
§ 42-132-5. Expedited state licensure process. (a) Notification of status. Any applicant for a license or occupational license as defined in this chapter and identified by the Business Fast-Start Office, shall be notified within sixty (60) days of filing a substantially complete application of the status of that application. Should there be no determination on […]
