§ 32-4-12. Diversion from use.
(a) Lands acquired by one or more local units with the aid of a state grant under this chapter shall not be disposed of or diverted to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the director. That approval shall not be given unless the local unit or units shall agree to repay to the state the amount of the state grant given to the local unit or units under the provisions of § 32-4-11.
(b) Lands acquired by the state under this chapter shall not be disposed of or diverted to use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the governor.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 32-4-12; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 32 - Parks and Recreational Areas
Chapter 32-4 - Green Acres Land Acquisition
Section 32-4-1. - Short title.
Section 32-4-2. - Legislative declaration.
Section 32-4-3. - Definitions.
Section 32-4-4. - Application of funds.
Section 32-4-5. - Duties of director.
Section 32-4-6. - Acquisition of lands.
Section 32-4-7. - Rules and regulations.
Section 32-4-8. - Acquisition of lands by local units.
Section 32-4-9. - State grants — Application.
Section 32-4-10. - Regulation of lands.
Section 32-4-11. - Percentage of state grants.
Section 32-4-12. - Diversion from use.
Section 32-4-13. - Acquisition of lands by private sale.
Section 32-4-14. - Authority of director.
Section 32-4-15. - Allocation of appropriations — Acquisition and development fund.