§ 32-4-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context shall otherwise require:
(1) “Director” means the director of administration or his or her designated representative;
(2) “Land” or “lands” means and includes real property, and improvements thereon, rights of way, water, riparian and other rights and easements, conservation easements, scenic easements, privileges, present and future estates, and interests of every kind and description in real property;
(3) “Local unit” means a city or town or any agency thereof; and
(4) “Recreation and conservation purposes” means and includes use of lands for agriculture, parks, natural areas, forests, camping, fishing, wetlands and marsh lands preservation, wildlife habitat, hunting, golfing, boating, winter sports, scenic preservation, and similar uses for public outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 32-4-3; 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.