Rhode Island General Laws 39-6.1-12. Federal funds – Appropriations
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The department may utilize federal funds, grants, gifts, or donations that are available, and any sums that are appropriated, in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The department may apply for entitlement or other funds available under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 1654 or other federal programs.
History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 28, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 39-6.1-12
- Department: means the department of transportation or other appropriate state agency of this state. See Rhode Island General Laws 39-6.1-1
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.