Rhode Island General Laws Title 40.1. Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals § 40.1-1-19. Problem gambling--Program

(1) Treatment services.  The division of substance abuse shall designate, through a request for proposals process, comprehensive treatment services for problem gamblers and their family members;  provided, however, the cost of the treatment services program does not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).  The division shall present the recommended language for the request for proposals to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000;

(2) Prevention education.  The Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling shall develop a problem gaming prevention program;  provided, however, the cost of the program does not exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000).  The council shall present the recommended program to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000;

(3) Training.  The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Association of Rhode Island shall develop a training program to address problem gambling;  provided, however, the cost of the program does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).  The association shall present the recommended program to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000;

(4) Prevalence study.  The division of substance abuse shall designate, through a request for proposals process, a prevalence study;  provided, however, the cost of the study does not exceed eight thousand dollars ($8,000).  The division shall present the recommended language for the request for proposals to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000.