§ 32-4-8. Acquisition of lands by local units.
Local units are hereby authorized and empowered to acquire lands for the conservation and recreation purposes of this chapter. If the director approves the acquisition of lands by a local unit with state assistance, the lands may be acquired in the name of the local unit in any manner the local unit is authorized by law to acquire real property; provided, however, that if the acquisition is by eminent domain, it shall conform with the provisions of chapter 1 of title 24, insofar as they are consistent with the provisions of this chapter. In acquiring land for the conservation and recreation purposes of this chapter, the local unit may deal directly with the federal government or any department or agency thereof.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 32-4-8; 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.