(a)  The director of the Rhode Island commerce corporation shall appoint a staff person to serve as the small business advocate.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-64-34

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Director: means the executive director of the economic development corporation until such time that the secretary of commerce is appointed. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-64-3
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • State: means the state of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-64-3

(b)  The small business advocate shall:

(1)  Identify and convey specific concerns raised by small business in providing notice to the state agency proposing the regulation;

(2)  Inform businesses regarding proposed regulation that may have a significant adverse economic impact; and

(3)  Formulate policies and procedures in accordance with chapter 35 of this title.

(c)  The small business advocate may request from any government agency, and the agency is authorized and directed to provide, any cooperation and assistance, services, and data as will enable the small business advocate to properly perform or exercise any of his or her functions, duties, and powers under this chapter.

History of Section.
P.L. 2005, ch. 96, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 100, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 243, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 490, § 3.