Rhode Island § 29-7-5 - State Publications Clearinghouse
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§ 29-7-5. State Publications Clearinghouse
R.I. Gen. Laws § 29-7-5
§ 29-7-5. Deposits of state publications.
Each state agency shall designate one person as its documents officer and shall notify the clearinghouse of his or her identity. The documents officer shall, prior to public release of a state publication, deposit with the clearinghouse as many tangible copies as are specified by the clearinghouse director of publications that are produced in printed or other tangible forms and for electronic publications, one electronic copy to be housed on a digital preservation platform and in an online catalog managed by the state library.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 254, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 29-7-4; P.L. 1985, ch. 196, § 2; P.L. 2008,
ch. 133, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 167, § 1; P.L. 2024, ch. 168, § 3, effective June 17,
2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 169, § 3, effective June 17, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 29-7-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 29-7-5 cover?
Section 29-7-5 ("State Publications Clearinghouse") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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