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R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-13.1-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Groundwater Protection Act of 1985”.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-13.1-2. Legislative findings
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The general assembly hereby recognizes and declares that: (1) Water is vital to life and comprises an invaluable natural resource which is not to be abused by any segment of the state’s population or its economy. It is the policy of this state to restore, enhance, and maintain th…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-13.1-3. Definitions
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The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context shall indicate another or different meaning or intent: (1) “Aquifer” means a geologic formation, group of formations, or part of a formation capable of yielding a signific…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-13.1-4. Groundwater classification
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(a) For the purpose of protecting existing, proposed, or potential drinking water supplies, the director shall conduct a survey of all groundwater sources and related groundwater aquifers, watersheds, and deep flow recharge areas. Upon completion of the survey, the director shall…
