(a)  Any state financial assistance granted to a local community under the terms of this chapter shall be used solely in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of refuse disposal facilities; provided, that the funds are used for the maintenance and operation of only those refuse disposal facilities which meet all rules and regulations promulgated by the department of environmental management.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-18.9-4

  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9

(b)  Any state financial assistance granted to any local community under the terms of §§ 23-1-18, 23-18.9-1, 23-18.9-3 or this section must, at a minimum, be equally matched by local monies appropriated annually by the city or town for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of refuse disposal facilities.

History of Section.
P.L. 1968, ch. 192, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-46-4; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-18.9-4.