§ 42-1-2.1. Retrocession of Veterans’ Administration property.
(a) The governor may accept, on behalf of the state, retrocession of jurisdiction over Veterans’ Administration property within the state, to establish concurrent jurisdiction between the federal government and the state over lands and interests, including any roads, highways or other lands and buildings of the Veterans’ Administration, within the city of Providence where retrocession has been offered by the administrator of Veterans’ Affairs on behalf of the United States.
(b) Documents concerning such action shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state and in the office of the registry of deeds of the city of Providence.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 81, § 21.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-1 - Sovereignty and Jurisdiction of State
Section 42-1-1. - Extension of boundaries into sea.
Section 42-1-2. - Jurisdiction of state — Lands ceded to United States.
Section 42-1-2.1. - Retrocession of Veterans’ Administration property.
Section 42-1-3. - Tracts ceded to United States — Reserved jurisdiction.