§ 42-17.1-12. Auxiliary marine patrol.
The director of the department of environmental management is authorized to recruit, train and organize a volunteer auxiliary marine patrol of such size and qualification as he or she shall determine; provided, however, that the total membership in the auxiliary marine patrol shall not exceed fifty (50) persons. In selecting those persons who shall become members of the auxiliary marine patrol, the director of the department of environmental management shall consult with and seek the advice and assistance of local harbor masters and appropriate city and town officials, provided; however, that the auxiliary marine patrol shall at all times be under the direction of the director of the department of environmental management and subject to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the director. Members of the auxiliary marine patrol shall carry out such duties and functions as may be assigned to them from time to time by the director of the department of environmental management.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 42-17.1-12; P.L. 1969, ch. 4, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-17.1 - Department of Environmental Management
Section 42-17.1-1. - Department established.
Section 42-17.1-2. - Powers and duties.
Section 42-17.1-2.1. - Leasing of reverted lands.
Section 42-17.1-2.2. - Regulation of tank ships and barges in Narragansett Bay — Feasibility study.
Section 42-17.1-2.3. - Watershed-based management.
Section 42-17.1-2.4. - Gasoline additives — Enforcement.
Section 42-17.1-2.5. - Tolling of expiration periods.
Section 42-17.1-3. - Construction of references.
Section 42-17.1-4. - Divisions within department.
Section 42-17.1-5. - Deputy director — Assistant directors and heads of divisions.
Section 42-17.1-6. - Advisory council on environmental affairs.
Section 42-17.1-7. - Rules and regulations.
Section 42-17.1-8. - Designation and assignment of functions.
Section 42-17.1-9. - Assumption of duties.
Section 42-17.1-9.1. - User fees at state beaches, parks, and recreation areas.
Section 42-17.1-9.2. - Repealed.
Section 42-17.1-10. - Construction of chapter.
Section 42-17.1-11. - Severability.
Section 42-17.1-12. - Auxiliary marine patrol.
Section 42-17.1-13. - Duties and limitations.
Section 42-17.1-14. - Auxiliary marine patrol — Service and benefits.
Section 42-17.1-15. - Trooper Daniel L. O’Brien Pavilion.
Section 42-17.1-15.1. - Frederick J. Benson Pavilion.
Section 42-17.1-16. - Fees for use of state port facilities at Galilee.
Section 42-17.1-16.1. - Fees for use of state port facilities at Newport — Development fund.
Section 42-17.1-17. - Transfer of powers and functions from department of environmental management.
Section 42-17.1-18. - Transfer of function from the department of community affairs.
Section 42-17.1-19. - Notification by director.
Section 42-17.1-20. - Powers and duties of deputy director for environmental quality.
Section 42-17.1-21. - Repealed.
Section 42-17.1-22. - Ice safety program.
Section 42-17.1-23. - Certification of underground storage tank professionals.
Section 42-17.1-23.1. - Transfer of functions and resources — Underground storage tanks.
Section 42-17.1-24. - Dredging and dredged material management.
Section 42-17.1-25. - Continuity of legal authority and administrative functions.