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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- MADE IN RHODE ISLAND | |
MANUFACTURING COLLABORATIVE OF 2013 | |
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Introduced By: Senator Maryellen Goodwin | |
Date Introduced: April 04, 2013 | |
Referred To: Senate Commerce | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
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SECTION 1. Title 42 of the General Laws entitled "STATE AFFAIRS AND |
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GOVERNMENT" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following chapter: |
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CHAPTER 64.15 |
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MADE IN RHODE ISLAND MANUFACTURING COLLABORATIVE OF 2013 |
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42-64.15-1. Short title. -- This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "Made in |
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Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013." |
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42-64.15-2. Legislative findings. -- The general assembly hereby finds that there is an |
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increasing trend among Americans to buy local and that there are currently insufficient resources |
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and information necessary to support, encourage and foster consumer product awareness and |
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purchases of locally manufactured products in the state of Rhode Island. By defining, branding |
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and protecting what "Made in Rhode Island" means, the general assembly seeks to capitalize, |
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protect and keep our Rhode Island manufacturing and creative sector businesses competitive in an |
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increasingly global market by distinguishing and building pride in these businesses through this |
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branding. Encouraging the purchase of these products will help grow these businesses, encourage |
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new businesses to make products in Rhode Island and in so doing, secure and create further jobs. |
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42-64.15-3. Definitions. -- When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the |
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following meanings: |
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(1) "Collaborative" means "Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013" |
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established under section 42-64.15-4; |
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(2) "Creative sector" means innovative art and design based businesses that primarily |
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design and manufacture a physical product, rather than a digital product or service, operating |
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within the state of Rhode Island. |
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(3) "State agencies" means the state entities responsible for the implementation of Rhode |
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Island's manufacturing and economic development, including, but not be limited to: |
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(i) The economic development corporation; |
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(ii) The secretary of state's office; |
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(iii) The department of administration; |
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(iv) The department of business regulation; |
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(v) The division of taxation; |
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(vi) The department of labor and training; and |
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(vii) The Rhode Island state council on the arts. |
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(4) "Locally manufactured" means products manufactured or produced within the state of |
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Rhode Island. |
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(5) "Manufactured goods" means the process of taking raw materials or components and |
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adding value to those materials and components in order to create a final, recognizable product |
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that has been created through the use of hands, machinery, tools, appliances, and other similar |
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equipment. "Manufactured goods" does not include the process of completing a final assembly |
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from subassemblies made elsewhere, or the act of packaging a product. The program and the |
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standards shall not apply to those agricultural or seafood products subject to the Seafood |
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Marketing Collaborative or the Rhode Island "Get Fresh Buy Local" program. |
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42-64.15-4. Collaborative established. -- (a) There is hereby created a collaborative |
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known as "Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative" consisting of nine (9) members |
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as follows: |
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(1) The director of the economic development corporation, or his or her designee, that |
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shall serve as chair; |
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(2) The secretary of state, or his or her designee; |
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(3) The director of the department of administration, or his or her designee; |
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(4) The director of the department of business regulation, or his or her designee; |
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(5) The director of the department of revenue, or his or her designee; |
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(6) The dean of the Rhode Island College school of management, or his or her designee; |
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(7) The director of the department of labor and training, or his or designee; |
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(8) The executive director of the Rhode Island state council on the arts, or his or her |
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designee; and |
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(9) A representative of a higher education institution with expertise in art and design, |
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appointed by the governor. |
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(b) The gubernatorial appointment shall serve a term of three (3) years, and shall be |
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eligible to succeed him or herself. A vacancy other than by expiration shall be filled in the |
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manner of the original appointment, but only for the unexpired portion of the term. |
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(c) The collaborative shall receive staff and administrative support from the economic |
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development corporation. The executive director of the economic development corporation shall |
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furnish the collaborative with a suitable location to hold its meetings. |
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(d) Forthwith upon the passage of this chapter, the members of the collaborative shall |
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meet at the call of the chairperson and organize. Thereafter, the collaborative shall meet quarterly |
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and at the call of the chairperson, or three (3) members of the collaborative. |
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(e) All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, |
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documentation, and otherwise to the collaborative and its agents as is deemed necessary or |
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desirable by the collaborative to facilitate the purposes of this chapter. |
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(f) The members of the collaborative shall receive no compensation for their services. |
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42-64.15-5. Powers and duties. -- The collaborative shall support and work collectively |
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with the Rhode Island manufacturing and creative community to promote the marketing and |
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sustainability of Rhode Island products, including, but not limited to: |
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(1) Designate, in collaboration with the advisory council established in section 42-64.15- |
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6, a "Made in Rhode Island" logo by a Rhode Island graphic designer as the official state |
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emblem to identify products that are locally manufactured; |
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(2) Recommend eligibility requirements that will permit businesses the use of the "Made |
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In Rhode Island" logo on their products and represent that a product is made in this state; |
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(3) Identify regulatory restrictions preventing and/or inhibiting marketing initiatives for |
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locally manufactured products; |
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(4) Examine the practices from other states that have implemented a state sponsored |
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"Made In" program; such review may include a regulatory oversight process to ensure |
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authenticity and adherence to quality standards for participating entities, companies and |
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businesses; |
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(5) Make recommendations for implementing a state sponsored "Made In Rhode Island" |
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program; |
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(6) Identify and facilitate opportunities to increase consumer demand for locally |
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produced manufactured goods or services; |
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(7) Identify and facilitate opportunities to establish agreements with local manufacturers |
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for potential marketplace expansion of products; |
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(8) Review and identify existing studies, pilot programs, initiatives and incentives of this |
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state and other states regarding locally produced marketing practices; |
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(9) Identify and recommend incentives to benefit and encourage the manufacturing and |
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sale of locally manufactured products that qualify as "Made in Rhode Island"; |
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(10) Provide educational opportunities for consumers regarding local manufacturing of |
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products and initiatives to further promote the brand; |
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(11) Identify funding sources available to the manufacturing community to support |
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marketing, branding and promotion of locally manufactured products; |
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(12) Respond to requests for information from the legislature and comment on proposed |
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legislation as it relates to local manufacturing branding efforts; and |
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(13) Identify potential funding streams through state, federal, in-kind and private |
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organizations to support future "Made in Rhode Island" manufacturing and marketing efforts and |
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initiatives. |
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42-64.15-6. Advisory council established. -- (a) There is hereby established an advisory |
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council to the Rhode Island "Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative" which shall |
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consist of nine (9) members appointed by the executive director of the economic development |
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corporation as follows: |
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(1) A manufacturer of locally manufactured materials (including, but not limited to, |
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lumber, granite, gravel, asphalt); |
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(2) A Rhode Island business owner that specializes in manufacturing services and |
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supports; |
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(3) A representative of a Rhode Island based company that advocates for and provides |
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affordable commercial space for small businesses; |
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(4) A representative from an independent Rhode Island organization or association |
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representing the interests of commerce or economic development within the manufacturing |
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industry; |
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(5) A Rhode Island based retailer of local manufactured products representing a |
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independent or franchised store; |
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(6) A representative from a Rhode Island based nonprofit organization that trains, |
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incubates and furthers industrial arts in the state; |
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(7) A representative of the Rhode Island "Buy Local" effort; |
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(8) One representative from an independent Rhode Island organization or association |
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representing the manufacturing industry; |
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(9) A representative from a Rhode Island charitable foundation. |
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(b) Advisory council members shall serve three (3) year terms and are eligible to succeed |
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themselves. In the event a member is unable to complete his or her term, the director of the |
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economic development corporation shall appoint a successor, and the successor appointed to the |
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vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The members of the board shall |
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receive no compensation. |
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(c) The advisory council shall elect annually a chairperson from among its members. |
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(d) The advisory council shall receive staff and administrative support from the economic |
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development corporation. The executive director of the economic development corporation shall |
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furnish the advisory board a suitable location to hold its meetings. |
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(e) The advisory council shall meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chairperson or |
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three (3) council members. The chairperson of the made in Rhode Island manufacturing |
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collaborative, or a designee from among the members of the collaborative, shall be present for all |
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advisory council meetings. |
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(f) The advisory council shall advise the collaborative on all matters pertaining to the |
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collaborative duties and powers. |
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42-64.15-7. Meeting and reporting requirements. -- The collaborative shall provide a |
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report of its findings and recommendations addressing the research, marketing, expansion and |
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funding opportunities for "Made in Rhode Island" branding of locally manufactured products to |
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the governor and general assembly by April 30, 2014. Thereafter, the collaborative shall report to |
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the governor and the general assembly, no later than April 30th of each year, on findings, |
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recommendations and the progress made in achieving the goals and objectives set forth in this |
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chapter and any other pertinent or requested information. |
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42-64.15-8. Rules and regulations. -- (a) The Rhode Island economic development |
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corporation may promulgate rules and regulations to fulfill the purposes of this chapter in |
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accordance with chapter 42-35, "The Administrative Procedures Act." |
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(b) The collaborative and advisory council shall be subject to the provisions of chapter |
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38-2, "The Access to Public Records Act," and chapter 42-46, "The Open Meetings Act." |
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- MADE IN RHODE ISLAND | |
MANUFACTURING COLLABORATIVE OF 2013 | |
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This act would create "Made in Rhode Island Manufacturing Collaborative of 2013" |
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which would work with the Rhode Island manufacturing and creative community to promote the |
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marketing of Rhode Island products and provide the governor and general assembly with annual |
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reports regarding the branding and marketing of locally manufactured products. |
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This act would take effect upon passage. |
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