Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 46-23 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Section 46-23-4.1. - The commissioner of coastal resources management.

§ 46-23-4.1. The commissioner of coastal resources management.
The council shall engage a commissioner of coastal resources management who shall be an employee of the council and who shall not be a member of the council. The commissioner shall coordinate and liaison with the director of the department of environmental management, and his or her staff shall be at the same staff level as the other commissioners and shall work directly with the other commissioners. The commissioner of coastal resources management shall be in the unclassified service. The duties and powers of the commissioner of coastal resources management shall be determined by the council. The council shall not engage a commissioner of coastal resources management for more than five (5) years; provided, however, that the council may renew its contract with the commissioner of coastal resources management.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 212, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 461, § 10.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 46 - Waters and Navigation

Chapter 46-23 - Coastal Resources Management Council

Section 46-23-1. - Legislative findings.

Section 46-23-2. - Coastal resources management council created — Appointment of members.

Section 46-23-2.1. - Members — Term of office — Vacancies.

Section 46-23-3. - Oath of members.

Section 46-23-4. - Officers of the council — Quorum and vote required for action.

Section 46-23-4.1. - The commissioner of coastal resources management.

Section 46-23-5. - Expenses of members.

Section 46-23-6. - Powers and duties — Rights-of-way.

Section 46-23-6.1. - Newport “cliff walk” — Public right-of-way — Legal studies.

Section 46-23-6.2. - Abandonment of rights-of-way.

Section 46-23-6.3. - Tolling of expiration periods.

Section 46-23-7. - Violations.

Section 46-23-7.1. - Administrative penalties.

Section 46-23-7.2. - Proceedings for enforcement.

Section 46-23-7.3. - Criminal penalties.

Section 46-23-7.4. - Penalty for blocking or posting of rights-of-way.

Section 46-23-7.5. - Prosecution of criminal violations.

Section 46-23-8. - Gifts, grants, and donations.

Section 46-23-9. - Subpoena.

Section 46-23-10. - Cooperation of departments.

Section 46-23-11. - Rules and regulations.

Section 46-23-12. - Representation from coastal communities.

Section 46-23-13. - Application and hearing fees.

Section 46-23-14. - Expert testimony.

Section 46-23-15. - Federal grants and interstate cooperation.

Section 46-23-15.1. - Coordination of harbor safety and enforcement patrols.

Section 46-23-16. - Length of permits, licenses, and easements.

Section 46-23-17. - [Repealed.]

Section 46-23-18. - Prohibited activities.

Section 46-23-18.1. - Permitting.

Section 46-23-18.2. - Rules and regulations.

Section 46-23-18.3. - Sites for disposal of spoil from dredge operations, selection.

Section 46-23-18.4. - Enforcement.

Section 46-23-18.5. - Fees for disposal.

Section 46-23-18.6. - Coastal Resources Management Council Dredge Fund.

Section 46-23-19. - Repealed.

Section 46-23-20. - Administrative hearings.

Section 46-23-20.1. - Hearing officers — Appointment — Compensation — Subcommittee.

Section 46-23-20.2. - Clerk.

Section 46-23-20.3. - Prehearing procedure.

Section 46-23-20.4. - Hearings — Orders.

Section 46-23-20.5. - Ex parte consultations.

Section 46-23-20.6. - Oaths — Subpoenas — Powers of hearing officers.

Section 46-23-21. - Notice of permit — Recordation.

Section 46-23-22. - Solid waste disposal licenses — Hearings.

Section 46-23-23. - Municipal comprehension plan consideration.

Section 46-23-24. - Lien on property.

Section 46-23-25. - Issuance of beach vehicle registration permits.