Section 45-51-1. – Title.
§ 45-51-1. Title. This chapter may be known as the “Environmental Advocacy Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 448, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 556, § 2.
Section 45-51-2. – Conservation commission — Appointment.
§ 45-51-2. Conservation commission — Appointment. The mayor or town administrator of any city or town may designate the municipal conservation commission as defined in § 45-31-1 to serve as an environmental advocate, subject to approval by the city or town council, which shall perform the duties as established in this chapter. History of Section.P.L. […]
Section 45-51-3. – Powers and duties.
§ 45-51-3. Powers and duties. The municipal conservation commission shall: (1) Receive complaints from residents or businesses within the municipality regarding safety of drinking water, water quality, or clean air, or other pollutants affecting the environment. (2) Investigate any complaints requested by a state regulatory agency. (3) Prepare a report with an appraisal of the […]
Section 45-51-4. – Training and education.
§ 45-51-4. Training and education. The municipal conservation members shall have formal training and/or education, to the extent feasible, and/or engage in continuing education in the areas of air pollution, water quality control, or the maintenance of the purity of drinking water supplies, and/or have familiarity with laws, rules, and regulations relating to them or […]