(a)  As used in this chapter, a category one memorial item shall include a structure, sculpture, inscription, or icon, or similar item, which meets the following criteria:

(1)  Has attained a secular traditional, cultural, or community recognition and/or value;

(2)  Is located on property that is owned by either the state, a city or town, or any instrumentality thereof;

(3)  Was in existence prior to January 1, 2012; and

(4)  Is designated as a category one memorial pursuant to § 42-4.2-2.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-4.2-1

  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9

(b)  A memorial may, but does not need to be, related to military affairs in order to be designated as a category one memorial.

(c)  The potential identification of an item or the item having recognizable identification with a known or established religion shall not exclude the item from being designated as a category one memorial item, so long as the provisions of subsection (a) are met.

History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 455, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 456, § 1.