# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.1: Funds created

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.1
- **Heading:** Funds created
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23-23 / Section 23-23-5.1

## Text

(a) There is established a general revenue reserve account within the general fund to finance the state clean air program. The sums the director collects pursuant to the civil penalties, administrative penalties, criminal penalties, and all sums and fees collected pursuant to all aspects of the air pollution program except operating fees collected pursuant to § 23-23-5(18) shall be deposited as general revenue. The money appropriated to the program shall be used to cover all direct and indirect costs associated with administering the air pollution program under the provisions of this chapter.

(b) There is established a general revenue account within the general fund to fund the clean air operating permit fee program. The operating fees the director collects pursuant to § 23-23-5(18) of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues. The money appropriated to the program shall be used to cover all reasonable (direct and indirect) costs required to develop and administer an operating permit program pursuant to the requirements of title V, of the Clean Air Act amendments of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 7661 et seq.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-1 § 23-23-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-2 § 23-23-2. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-3 § 23-23-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-4 § 23-23-4. Administration €” Agency for federal acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5 § 23-23-5. Powers and duties of the director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.1 § 23-23-5.1. Funds created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.2 § 23-23-5.2. Mandamus.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.3 § 23-23-5.3. Advisory commission created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-6 § 23-23-6. Investigation and hearing of complaint of pollution €” Public disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-7 § 23-23-7. Subpoena of witnesses €” Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-8 § 23-23-8. Investigations €” Orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-9 § 23-23-9. Operation of approved system as sufficient compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-10 § 23-23-10. Prosecution of violations €” Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-11 § 23-23-11. Violation required for criminal conviction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-11.md)

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