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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - STATE SAILING EDUCATION

VESSEL

     Introduced By: Representatives Martin, and Ruggiero

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2012

     Referred To: House Municipal Government

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     42-4-18. State sailing education vessel. – The Class A size Tall Ship, commonly known

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as the “SSV Oliver Hazard Perry”, is hereby designated as the official state sailing education

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vessel.

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      SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - STATE SAILING EDUCATION

VESSEL

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     This act designates the “SSV Oliver Hazard Perry” the state’s official sailing education

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vessel.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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