Rhode Island § 2-27-5 - Forest Conservation Act
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 2-27-5 — Forest Conservation Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-27-5. Forest Conservation Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-27-5
§ 2-27-5. Duties of the commission.
The commission shall:
(1) Develop the criteria necessary for defining the most important forest land under this chapter;
(2) Make a reasonably accurate inventory of all land in the state that meets the definition of forest land;
(3) Inform the public, public officials, and other citizens and interested persons of the provisions of this chapter; and
(4) Make recommendations to the director of the department of environmental management regarding disbursements from the forest land conservation fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 200, § 1, effective July 7, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 201, § 1, effective
July 7, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 2-27-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 2-27-5 cover?
Section 2-27-5 ("Forest Conservation Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 2-27-5?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 2-27-5 apply to my situation?
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