Rhode Island General Laws 32-4-11. Percentage of state grants
Grants under this chapter shall be made by the director. In the case of a single, local unit, the grant shall be in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the nonfederal share of the cost of the lands, and in the case of two (2) or more contiguous local units that shall join together to present a joint comprehensive plan for the development of those units approved by their respective governing bodies, the grant shall be in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the nonfederal share of the cost of the lands.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 32-4-11; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 54.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 32-4-11
- 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 and future estates, and interests of every kind and description in real property;
(3) "Local unit" means a city or town or any agency thereof; and
(4) "Recreation and conservation purposes" means and includes use of lands for agriculture, parks, natural areas, forests, camping, fishing, wetlands and marsh lands preservation, wildlife habitat, hunting, golfing, boating, winter sports, scenic preservation, and similar uses for public outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources. See Rhode Island General Laws 32-4-3