# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-6: Cooperation with federal government

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-6
- **Heading:** Cooperation with federal government
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-21 / Section 39-21-6

## Text

(a) The division shall have full and complete authority to cooperate with and assist the federal government in all matters relating to the planning, constructing, equipping, maintenance, and operation of the project in the event that the federal government should make any federal funds or federal assistance available therefor.

(b) The division, or any officers or executives designated by it, may act as agent of the federal government in accordance with the requirements of any federal legislation related to federal assistance.

(c) The division is hereby authorized to accept the provisions of any federal legislation, and may file written evidence of each acceptance with the federal government. Each acceptance shall be duly signed by the associate director or such other person or persons as the governor or director of public safety may designate.

(d) The division may enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the federal or state governments, or any agency thereof, necessary or incident to the project, and all contracts and agreements shall be signed in the name of the division by the associate director or some other person or persons designated by the governor or director of public safety.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-1 § 39-21-1. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-2 § 39-21-2. Establishment of the E-911 uniform emergency telephone system division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-3 § 39-21-3. Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-4 § 39-21-4. Advisory commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-5 § 39-21-5. Other references to E-911 uniform emergency telephone system €” References to €œthe project€ or to €œ9-1-1 system.€](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-6 § 39-21-6. Cooperation with federal government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-7 § 39-21-7. Applications for federal and state aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-8 § 39-21-8. Use of federal and state funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-9 § 39-21-9. Receipt and deposit of federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-10 § 39-21-10. Appropriation of revenues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-11 § 39-21-11. Rules and regulations €” Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-12 § 39-21-12. Cost of E-911 service to provider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-13 § 39-21-13. Division expenses as cost of project.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-21-14 § 39-21-14. Cooperation and coordination with other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-21_S39-21-14.md)

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