31 chapters · 373 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-25-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “The Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-25-2. Legislative findings
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The general assembly hereby finds and declares: (1) A viable agricultural and seafood sector in Rhode Island represents part of a secure regional food supply, which in turn lends itself to energy and economic efficiencies; (2) The federal government and regional entities have est…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-25-3. Legislative intent
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The general assembly intends: (1) To support and develop more robust and self-sustaining agricultural and seafood sectors that also promotes emerging agricultural industries; (2) That policies and programs of the state will support and promote the Rhode Island agriculture and sea…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-25-4. Definitions
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When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management or his or her duly authorized agent or agents. (2) “Fund” means the local agriculture and seafood small grants and tec…