§ 42-1-1. Extension of boundaries into sea. (a) The general assembly finds that the people of the state of Rhode Island have a fundamental interest in the establishment of the full jurisdiction of this state over that area which congress has determined to be subject to this state’s jurisdiction in the Submerged Lands Act of […]
§ 42-1-2. Jurisdiction of state — Lands ceded to United States. The jurisdiction of the state shall extend to, and embrace, all places within the boundaries thereof, except as to those places that have been ceded to the United States, or have been purchased by the United States with the consent of the state. Provided, […]
§ 42-1-2.1. Retrocession of Veterans’ Administration property. (a) The governor may accept, on behalf of the state, retrocession of jurisdiction over Veterans’ Administration property within the state, to establish concurrent jurisdiction between the federal government and the state over lands and interests, including any roads, highways or other lands and buildings of the Veterans’ Administration, […]
§ 42-1-3. Tracts ceded to United States — Reserved jurisdiction. The tracts of land hereinafter referred to are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States subject to the reservations and conditions contained in the acts of the general assembly ceding jurisdiction thereof, respectively; provided, that all civil and criminal process issued under the authority […]
§ 42-1-4. Exemption from taxes. The premises described in § 42-1-3 shall be exempt from all taxes and assessments and other charges which may be levied or imposed under the authority of the state and shall so continue to be exempt as long as the property shall remain the property of the United States and […]
