31 chapters · 373 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-23.1-1. Findings
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The general assembly finds and declares: (a) That the preservation and expansion of agriculture are goals of the state; (b) That among economic activities, agriculture is uniquely dependent on the land; (c) That land use and water usage regulation and land taxation can have signi…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-23.1-2. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to foster communications between cities and towns and farmers on local actions that have a direct and significant impact on agricultural operations.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-23.1-3. Duties of the department
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The director of the department of environmental management shall adopt such rules as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. The division of agriculture shall by March 1, 2006, establish a list by city and town of agricultural operations, as defined in § 2-…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-23.1-4. Notification by towns and cities
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Town and city councils shall provide by ordinance for the notification to farmers on the list established by the division of agriculture as provided for in § 2-23.1-3. Such ordinance shall designate the official or officials responsible for providing the notification and shall pr…