§ 42-4-6. Lifesaving medal. The secretary of state is hereby authorized and directed to provide a suitable medal and certificate that would be awarded with official ceremony by the governor on the part of any firefighter, volunteer firefighter, police, or other citizen who saves human life in this state. History of Section.P.L. 1950, ch. 2475, […]
§ 42-4-7. Annual appropriation. For the purpose of carrying § 42-4-6 into effect, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) is hereby annually appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the […]
§ 42-4-8. State tree. The tree commonly known as the “red maple” (acer rubrum) is hereby designated as the state tree. History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 42-4-8; P.L. 1964, ch. 13, § 1.
§ 42-4-9. State flower. The flower commonly known as the “violet” (viola sororia) is hereby designated as the state flower. History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 42-4-9; P.L. 1968, ch. 15, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 309, § 1.