§ 32-1-17. Persons with disabilities.
No fee shall be charged any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles transporting a non-driver with a disability, at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state; provided, however, proper identification is presented as prescribed by the department of environmental management. For the purpose of this section “person with a disability” shall mean an individual who has a physical or mental impairment and is receiving:
(a) Social security disability benefits (SSDI);
(b) Supplemental security income benefits (SSI); or
(c) Veterans benefits and who shall be determined under applicable federal law by the federal department of veterans’ affairs to be one hundred percent (100%) disabled through a service-connected disability.
For purpose of this section, “fees” shall include all fees for parking, admittance, or other user fees for playing golf. The term “fees” shall not include licensing fees, camping fees, picnic table fees, or specialized facility use fees, including, but not limited to, fees for the use of equestrian areas, performing arts centers, game fields, and mule shed.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 127, § 1.
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 - [Superseded.]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.