§ 32-1-15. Local permission to use state parks.
Any person, firm, or corporation requesting use of a state park for concerts, shows, exhibitions, or other similar gatherings shall first obtain the written permission to use the park from the licensing authority of the town or city where said park is located. The department of environmental management shall not permit the use of a park without the written permission required by this section, provided, however, that any person, firm, or corporation who or that is denied written permission to use the park from the licensing authority of the town or city where the park is located shall have the right to an immediate appeal to the department of environmental management for a hearing on the propriety of the denial of that written permission. The hearing shall be de novo and written notice of the appeal shall be given to the licensing authority of the city or town involved at the same time the written notice of appeal is given to the department of environmental management. The administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42, shall apply to all appeals.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 133, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 52.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 32 - Parks and Recreational Areas
Chapter 32-1 - General Provisions
Section 32-1-1. - [Superseded.]
Section 32-1-2. - Transfer of authority from department of agriculture and conservation.
Section 32-1-3. - Acquisition of land — Riparian rights — Control of land use.
Section 32-1-4. - Procedure for condemnation of land.
Section 32-1-5. - Leases and concessions.
Section 32-1-5.1. - John L. Curran state park — Prohibition of development.
Section 32-1-6. - Warrants for violations within parks.
Section 32-1-7. - Monuments placed under department.
Section 32-1-8. - Perry monument.
Section 32-1-9. - Appropriations and disbursements.
Section 32-1-10. - Employees — Records — Annual report.
Section 32-1-11. - Senator James C. Maher cross country ski trail system.
Section 32-1-11.1. - Les Pawson Loop.
Section 32-1-11.2. - Edward S. Payne Overlook.
Section 32-1-11.3. - Nathaniel S. Lewis Memorial Boat Landing.
Section 32-1-11.4. - Vin Gormley Trail.
Section 32-1-11.5. - Sri Chinmoy Oneness — Home Peace Run Causeway.
Section 32-1-11.6. - Dr. Fred R. Alofsin Sailing and Event Building.
Section 32-1-11.7. - Lester DiRiso Bike Path Tunnel.
Section 32-1-11.8. - Leo C. Sullivan Memorial East Bay Bike Path.
Section 32-1-11.9. - Senator John H. Chafee Memorial Park.
Section 32-1-11.10. - John ‘Jack’ F. Duffy Field B Shelter.
Section 32-1-12. - Supervision of fund.
Section 32-1-13. - Authority to obtain federal assistance.
Section 32-1-14. - Misquamicut State Beach.
Section 32-1-15. - Local permission to use state parks.
Section 32-1-16. - Preference for residents with disabilities.
Section 32-1-17. - Persons with disabilities.
Section 32-1-18. - Senior citizens.
Section 32-1-20. - Goddard park — Exemption for disabled veteran.
Section 32-1-21. - Snake Den Park — Restrictions on future use.