Rhode Island § 37-24-6 - The Green Buildings Act
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§ 37-24-6. The Green Buildings Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-6
§ 37-24-6. Protection from liability.
No person, corporation, or entity shall be held liable for the failure of a public major facility project to meet the LEED, LEED for Neighborhood Development, and SITES certified standard or other standards established for the project as long as a good faith attempt was made to achieve the standard set for the project.
History of Section.
P.L. 2009, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 394, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 418, § 1; P.L. 2022,
ch. 204, § 1, effective June 27, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 205, § 1, effective June 27,
2022.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 37-24-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 37-24-6 cover?
Section 37-24-6 ("The Green Buildings Act") 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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