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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.5-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Natural Heritage Preservation Program.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.5-2. Legislative findings
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The general assembly recognizes that open land with scenic, natural, and ecological value is important to the character of Rhode Island and provides opportunities for passive recreation. Such open land is rapidly disappearing, and it is in the best interest of the people of the s…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.5-3. Natural heritage preservation revolving fund
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(a) There is hereby created as a separate fund within the treasury the “natural heritage preservation revolving fund” which shall be administered by the general treasurer in accordance with the same laws and fiscal procedures as the general funds of the state. The fund shall cons…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.5-4. Natural heritage preservation commission
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There is established within the department of environmental management the natural heritage preservation commission consisting of the directors of the department of environmental management (who shall be chairperson) and the governor’s office of intergovernmental relations, and t…