Section 220-RICR-70-00-1.1 - Purpose of RulesA. These rules and regulations are promulgated in order to implement R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-24 and are authorized by R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5(a).B. This Chapter was enacted on November 9, 2010 as Chapter 212 of the Public Laws of 2009 is referred to as "The Green Buildings Act", and is otherwise referred to within as the Act.C. These rules and regulations describe how the department of administration will determine whether a project qualifies for an exception from the LEED certified or equivalent high- performance green building standard, and the lesser green building standards that may be imposed on projects that are granted exceptions. In addition, the rules and regulations set forth standards for the green buildings advisory committee.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-70-00-1.1