§ 20-18.1-1. Declaration of intent. Whereas the state of Rhode Island recognizes that a diversified, stable, clean, and aesthetically satisfying natural environment is essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Rhode Island; and Whereas such an environment contributes significantly to economic and social development and progress and is also of high […]
§ 20-18.1-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows: (1) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management, or any subordinate, or subordinates, to whom the director has delegated the powers and duties vested in him or her by this chapter. (2) […]
§ 20-18.1-3. Nongame wildlife — Uses of the fund. (a) Sums collected as a result of the taxpayer checkoff as provided for in § 44-30-2.2 shall be deposited as general revenues. The director is authorized to accept any grant, devise, bequest, donation, gift, or assignment of money, bonds, or other valuable securities for deposit as […]
