(a)  Lands acquired by one or more local units with the aid of a state grant under this chapter shall not be disposed of or diverted to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the director. That approval shall not be given unless the local unit or units shall agree to repay to the state the amount of the state grant given to the local unit or units under the provisions of § 32-4-11.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 32-4-12

  • Director: means the director of administration or his or her designated representative;

    (2)  "Land" or "lands" means and includes real property, and improvements thereon, rights of way, water, riparian and other rights and easements, conservation easements, scenic easements, privileges, present and future estates, and interests of every kind and description in real property;

    (3)  "Local unit" means a city or town or any agency thereof; and

    (4)  "Recreation and conservation purposes" means and includes use of lands for agriculture, parks, natural areas, forests, camping, fishing, wetlands and marsh lands preservation, wildlife habitat, hunting, golfing, boating, winter sports, scenic preservation, and similar uses for public outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources. See Rhode Island General Laws 32-4-3

(b)  Lands acquired by the state under this chapter shall not be disposed of or diverted to use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the governor.

History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 32-4-12; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1.