The state archivist, in person or through a deputy, shall have the right of reasonable access to all public records in the state, or any public offices or general officers of the state or any city, municipality, district, or political subdivision thereof, and research, with a view to securing their safety and determining the measures necessary to secure their preservation and conservation.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-8.1-9
Access to public records
Known as the State Archives and Historical Records Act
The act spans §§ 42-8.1-1 to 42-8.1-9 (20 sections).
P.L. 1989, ch. 341, § 1; P.L. 2022, ch. 127, § 1, effective June 21, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 128, § 1, effective June 21, 2022.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.