§ 42-122-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management of the state of Rhode Island.
(2) “Natural area preserve” means areas of most environmentally sensitive land and/or water containing habitat suitable for plant or animal life or geological features of biological, scientific, educational, geological, paleontological, or scenic value worthy of preservation in its natural condition which has been approved by the director.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 246, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-122 - Natural Areas Protection Act of 1993
Section 42-122-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-122-4. - System of natural area preserves.
Section 42-122-5. - Procedure for designation of non-state owned land as a natural area preserve.
Section 42-122-6. - Procedures for designation of state-owned land as a natural area preserve.