R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-64.30-2: Statement of intent.

It is to the advantage of the state of Rhode Island and its people to attract businesses to locate in Rhode Island thereby increasing the vitality of the Rhode Island economy. It is the intention of the general assembly to give existing Rhode Island businesses an incentive to encourage businesses in their supply chain, service providers or customers to relocate to Rhode Island by giving existing Rhode Island businesses a tax credit when they are able to bring about a business relocation to this state.