Section 42-64.15-1. – Short title.

§ 42-64.15-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013.” History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 129, § 1.

Section 42-64.15-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 42-64.15-2. Legislative findings. The general assembly hereby finds that there is an increasing trend among Americans to buy local and that there are currently insufficient resources and information necessary to support, encourage and foster consumer product awareness and purchases of locally manufactured products in the state of Rhode Island. By defining, branding and protecting […]

Section 42-64.15-3. – Definitions.

§ 42-64.15-3. Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Collaborative” means “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013” established under § 42-64.15-4; (2) “Creative sector” means innovative art and design based businesses that primarily design and manufacture a physical product, rather than a digital product or […]

Section 42-64.15-4. – Collaborative established.

§ 42-64.15-4. Collaborative established. (a) There is hereby created a collaborative known as “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative” consisting of nine (9) members as follows: (1) The chief executive officer of the commerce corporation, or his or her designee, that shall serve as chair; (2) The secretary of state, or his or her designee; […]

Section 42-64.15-5. – Powers and duties.

§ 42-64.15-5. Powers and duties. The collaborative shall support and work collectively with the Rhode Island manufacturing and creative community to promote the marketing and sustainability of Rhode Island products, including, but not limited to: (1) Designate, in collaboration with the advisory council established in § 42-64.15-6, a “Made in Rhode Island” logo by a […]

Section 42-64.15-6. – Advisory council established.

§ 42-64.15-6. Advisory council established. (a) There is hereby established an advisory council to the Rhode Island “Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative” which shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by the chief executive officer of the commerce corporation as follows: (1) A manufacturer of locally manufactured materials (including, but not limited to, lumber, […]

Section 42-64.15-7. – Meeting and reporting requirements.

§ 42-64.15-7. Meeting and reporting requirements. The collaborative shall provide a report of its findings and recommendations addressing the research, marketing, expansion and funding opportunities for “Made in Rhode Island” branding of locally manufactured products to the governor and general assembly by April 30, 2014. Thereafter, the collaborative shall report to the governor and the […]

Section 42-64.15-8. – Rules and regulations.

§ 42-64.15-8. Rules and regulations. (a) The Rhode Island commerce corporation may promulgate rules and regulations to fulfill the purposes of this chapter in accordance with chapter 42-35, “The Administrative Procedures Act.” (b) The collaborative and advisory council shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 38-2, “The Access to Public Records Act,” and chapter […]