Rhode Island § 36-7-27 - Federal Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance
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§ 36-7-27. Federal Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-7-27
§ 36-7-27. Duties of general treasurer.
The general treasurer of the state shall represent the state in any and all matters arising during the operation of §§ 36-7-1 — 36-7-31 and § 36-7-35 and in any agreements with the secretary relative to the administration of the provisions of this chapter. The general treasurer shall issue a directive explanatory of the method by which any city, town, or agency of the state may provide coverage for its employees, specifying the conditions and limitations of the federal legislation governing that coverage. He or she shall request the cities, towns, and agencies of the state to prepare reports in such form as the secretary may prescribe and to comply with any regulations as the secretary may promulgate for the proper and effective operation of this agreement. The duties of the general treasurer with respect to the operation of this agreement shall be ministerial only and shall in no way obligate the state or create any added responsibilities or obligations beyond the terms and conditions of §§ 36-7-1 — 36-7-31 and § 36-7-35.
History of Section.
P.L. 1951, ch. 3675, § 7; P.L. 1954, ch. 3407, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 36-7-27; P.L. 1980,
ch. 146, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-7-27 ("Federal Old-Age and Survivors’ Insurance") 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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