Vermont § 280 - Public financing policy

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 280 — Public financing policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 280. Public financing policy

  • (a) It is policy of the State to engage in publicly supported financing activities that
    carry out the economic development policies of the State, including the following
    policies: (1) Vermont should encourage enterprises that maximize job opportunities for Vermonters,
    produce a diversity of goods and services, and support sustainable development in
    the Vermont economy. (2) Vermont should encourage entrepreneurial investments by the private sector in businesses
    that promote a sustainable economy and that are compatible with Vermont’s economic,
    social, and environmental values. (3) Vermont should help its citizens start, maintain, and expand enterprises that: (A) make use of the traditional skills of Vermont’s people while developing new capabilities
    necessary to compete in a changing economic environment; and (B) produce value-added products or services, thereby maximizing reinvestment within Vermont. (b) As used in this chapter, the term “sustainable development” means meeting the needs
    of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
    own needs. (Added 1995, No. 46, § 14, eff. April 20, 1995.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 280

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 280 cover?

Section 280 ("Public financing policy") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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