Chapter 380

2005 -- H 5073

Enacted 07/19/05

A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - - COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

Introduced By: Representatives Lewiss, Malik, Crowley, O`Neill, and Moura

Date Introduced: January 13, 2005

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 42-75-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-75 entitled "Council on

the Arts" is hereby amended to read as follows:

42-75-7. Duties of commission. -- The duties of the commission shall be:

      (1) To stimulate and encourage throughout Rhode Island the study and presentation of

the performing, visual, and environmental arts and public interest and participation therein;

      (2) To survey and assess the needs of the arts throughout Rhode Island and to make

recommendations to the general assembly and the governor to encourage the arts so as to meet the

legitimate needs and aspirations of the citizens of the state;

      (3) To take any steps necessary and appropriate to expand the state's cultural resources

and to encourage the growth of local community arts councils;

      (4) To encourage and protect freedom of artistic expression in Rhode Island; and

      (5) To co-operate with the commission of education in all areas in which the arts are

applicable to primary and secondary education, including the use of educational television and

other media in the promotion and presentation of the arts.

(6) To coordinate activities among state departments and agencies engaged in the creation

and implementation of arts districts. To cooperate with and provide guidance and assistance to

municipalities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, citizen groups and individuals in the creation

and implementation of arts districts as provided in section 44-18-30.B and to promote arts

districts in the state.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.     

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