Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-18.9-4. Restricted use of state financial assistance by local communities

(a) Any state financial assistance granted to a local community under the terms of this chapter shall be used solely in the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of refuse disposal facilities; provided, that the funds are used for the maintenance and operation of only those refuse disposal facilities which meet all rules and regulations promulgated by the department of environmental management.

(b) Any state financial assistance granted to any local community under the terms of §§ 23-1-18, 23-18.9-1, 23-18.9-3 or this section must, at a minimum, be equally matched by local monies appropriated annually by the city or town for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of refuse disposal facilities.