§ 42-45.1-2. Purpose of chapter.
The general assembly of the state of Rhode Island hereby declares that the public has an interest in the identification, interpretation, preservation, and protection of the state’s archaeological resources including underwater historic properties situated under the navigable waters and territorial seas of the state; that the public has a right to the knowledge to be derived and gained from a scientific study of these resources; and that therefore it is the purpose of this chapter to provide that activities for the identification, preservation, excavation, study, and exhibition of the state’s archaeological resources be undertaken in a coordinated and organized manner, with due consideration given to other significant natural and man-made environmental assets, for the general welfare of the public as a whole.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 42-45.1-2; P.L. 1974, ch. 161, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-45.1 - Antiquities Act of Rhode Island
Section 42-45.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-45.1-2. - Purpose of chapter.
Section 42-45.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-45.1-4. - Property and investigative rights of state.
Section 42-45.1-6. - Survey of sites.
Section 42-45.1-8. - Conditions upon transfer of property by state.
Section 42-45.1-9. - Reservation of lands from sale by state properties committee.
Section 42-45.1-10. - State archaeological landmarks.
Section 42-45.1-12. - Enforcement of chapter — Assistance by other agencies.