§ 32-4-9. State grants — Application.
A state grant to assist a local unit to acquire lands for recreation and conservation purposes shall not be made under this chapter until:
(1) The local unit has applied to the director on forms prescribed by the director:
(i) Describing the lands for the acquisition of which the grant is sought;
(ii) Stating the recreation and/or conservation purpose or purposes to which the lands will be devoted, and the facts that give rise to the need for the lands for that purpose;
(iii) Setting forth a comprehensive plan for the development of the lands approved by the governing body of the local unit; and
(iv) Stating such other matters as the director shall prescribe;
(2) The director shall have prescribed the terms and conditions under which the grant applied for will be made; and
(3) The local unit shall have filed with the director its acceptance of the terms and conditions and has otherwise complied with the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 32-4-9; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 54.
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.