Section 2-23.2-5. – Construction.
§ 2-23.2-5. Construction. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all instruments conveying development rights in effect as of or after the effective date of this chapter [June 14, 2006]. History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 77, § 1.
Section 2-23.2-6. – Severability.
§ 2-23.2-6. Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or determination made under this chapter, or application of this chapter to any person, agency or circumstances is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter and its application to any person, agency or circumstances shall not be affected by the […]
Section 2-24-1. – Ratification of compact — Text.
§ 2-24-1. Ratification of compact — Text. The governor having entered on behalf of this state into a compact, substantially in the following form, with one or more of the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia and with any other states of the United […]
Section 2-25-1. – Short title.
§ 2-25-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “The Rhode Island Local Agriculture and Seafood Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 38, § 1.
Section 2-25-2. – Legislative findings.
§ 2-25-2. Legislative findings. 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 established and continue to establish programs and processes […]
Section 2-25-3. – Legislative intent.
§ 2-25-3. Legislative intent. 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 seafood industries as a vital component of the state’s economy and […]
Section 2-23.1-4. – Notification by towns and cities.
§ 2-23.1-4. Notification by towns and cities. Town and city councils shall provide by ordinance for the notification to farmers on the list established by the division of agriculture as provided for in § 2-23.1-3. Such ordinance shall designate the official or officials responsible for providing the notification and shall provide that not later than […]
Section 2-25-4. – Definitions.
§ 2-25-4. Definitions. 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 technical assistance fund. (3) “Program” means the local […]
Section 2-23.1-5. – Matters subject to notification.
§ 2-23.1-5. Matters subject to notification. Matters subject to notification shall include the following actions to: (a) change the zoning and/or permitted uses of land used for farming; (b) designate or amend the designation of land used for farming in comprehensive plans or land use ordinances; (c) change the manner taxation of real and personal […]
Section 2-25-5. – Small grants and technical assistance program established.
§ 2-25-5. Small grants and technical assistance program established. The department of environmental management shall establish the local agriculture and seafood small grants and technical assistance program. Through the program the department shall: (1) Assist in the marketing of Rhode Island grown agricultural products and local seafood for the purpose of sale and promotion within […]