Section 32-6-3. – Liability of landowner.
§ 32-6-3. Liability of landowner. Except as specifically recognized by or provided in § 32-6-5, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use that property for recreational purposes does not thereby: (1) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; (2) Confer […]
Section 32-6-4. – Land leased to state.
§ 32-6-4. Land leased to state. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the provisions of § 32-6-3 and this section shall be deemed applicable to the duties and liability of an owner of land leased to the state or any subdivision or agency thereof or land that the state or any subdivision or agency thereof possesses […]
Section 32-4-12. – Diversion from use.
§ 32-4-12. Diversion from use. (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 […]
Section 32-4-13. – Acquisition of lands by private sale.
§ 32-4-13. Acquisition of lands by private sale. Any other provision of law notwithstanding, the state may acquire lands under this chapter from any local unit at private sale. History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 32-4-13; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1.
Section 32-4-14. – Authority of director.
§ 32-4-14. Authority of director. The director is authorized to do all things necessary, useful, or convenient to carry out his or her duties under this chapter, including, but not limited to: (1) Obtaining engineering, inspection, legal, financial, geological, hydrological, and other professional services, estimates, and advice; (2) Entering on any lands for the purpose […]
Section 32-4-15. – Allocation of appropriations — Acquisition and development fund.
§ 32-4-15. Allocation of appropriations — Acquisition and development fund. (a) Unless otherwise provided, money appropriated for use in executing the provisions of this chapter shall be allocated as follows: (1) With respect to acquisition of lands by the state hereunder, two-thirds (⅔) thereof; and (2) With respect to state grants under this chapter to […]
Section 32-5-1. – Preservation.
§ 32-5-1. Preservation. All recognized bridle and hiking trails situated upon state property as of June 4, 1971 shall remain in existence unless and until closed pursuant to the provisions of § 32-5-2. All of those trails shall be reasonably accessible to any horserider or hiker during the daylight hours. History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. […]
Section 32-5-2. – Closing.
§ 32-5-2. Closing. No bridle or hiking trail shall be closed except by the director of environmental management and only after the director, after a public hearing of which due and proper notice is given, shall have found as a fact that the trail is not used at all and that there is no prospect […]
Section 32-4-2. – Legislative declaration.
§ 32-4-2. Legislative declaration. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) Providing land for public recreation and the conservation of natural resources promotes the public health, prosperity, and general welfare and is a proper responsibility of government; (2) The lands now provided for those purposes will not be adequate to meet the needs […]
Section 32-4-3. – Definitions.
§ 32-4-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context shall otherwise require: (1) “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 […]