§ 32-3-1 Local regulations – Prosecution of violations
§ 32-3-2 Establishment of public recreation systems
§ 32-3-3 Powers of agency in charge of system
§ 32-3-4 Board of recreation
§ 32-3-5 Joint recreational committees
§ 32-3-6 Appropriations for recreation systems
§ 32-3-7 Special laws unaffected
§ 32-3-8 Town forests
§ 32-3-9 Town forest and park commissions
§ 32-3-10 Supervision of parks and forests – Plans and recommendations
§ 32-3-11 Reforestation projects
§ 32-3-12 Expenses and appropriations for commissions

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 32-3 - Town Forests, Parks, and Recreation Systems

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
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  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Joint committee: Committees including membership from both houses of teh legislature. Joint committees are usually established with narrow jurisdictions and normally lack authority to report legislation.
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  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • town council: include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9