§ 46-3-6. State payments toward acquisition of exposed beach areas.
To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the state, acting through the department of environmental management, shall provide the payment for two-thirds (⅔) of the cost of acquisition by a municipality of exposed beach areas as defined in § 46-3-5; provided, however, that the municipality has filed proper application and preliminary proposal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter on or before July 30, 1957; and provided, further, that each exposed beach area to be so acquired is certified by the department of environmental management to be endangered by erosion and to be in need of beach erosion control measures, and is found by the department of administration to be consistent with other official plans and proposed projects.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-6; R.P.L. 1957, ch. 42, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 27.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development
Section 46-3-1. - Short title.
Section 46-3-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 46-3-3. - “Municipality” defined.
Section 46-3-4. - Cooperation with federal government — Prevention of erosion.
Section 46-3-5. - Beach areas classed as exposed — Extent of areas.
Section 46-3-6. - State payments toward acquisition of exposed beach areas.
Section 46-3-7. - Designation of exposed areas — Protective works.
Section 46-3-8. - Application for state aid.
Section 46-3-9. - Cooperative agreements with municipalities.
Section 46-3-10. - Condemnation of property.
Section 46-3-11. - Municipal bonds authorized.
Section 46-3-12. - Assessments against property benefited authorized.
Section 46-3-13. - Property subject to assessment — Costs included.
Section 46-3-14. - Apportionment of assessments.
Section 46-3-15. - Application of assessment proceeds.
Section 46-3-16. - Technical advice — Acquisition and supervision expense.
Section 46-3-17. - Title to land acquired — Municipal contributions.
Section 46-3-18. - Transfer of land to municipality.
Section 46-3-19. - Cost of construction — Federal assistance.
Section 46-3-20. - Authority of director — Federal assistance.