Bill > H5342

This bill establishes an agricultural restricted receipt account within the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Under the new provisions, any agricultural fees collected by the DEM's division of agriculture will be deposited into this dedicated account. To help guide the use of these funds, the division of agriculture will create an advisory committee that will provide recommendations on how the funds should be spent. The bill specifies that the funds can only be used for purposes authorized by this advisory committee through a formal procedural process. The agricultural restricted receipt account is intended to provide a transparent and structured approach to managing agricultural-related fees, ensuring that the money collected is directed back into supporting agricultural activities and programs. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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