Rhode Island § 20-18-1 - Wildlife Management Areas
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§ 20-18-1. Wildlife Management Areas
R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-18-1
§ 20-18-1. Acquisition or control of land for protecting wildlife.
The director may, in the name and for the use of the state, and subject to the approval of the state properties committee, acquire by gift, lease, purchase, or easement, land within the state for the purpose of protecting, conserving, cultivating, or propagating any species of wildlife, plant, or animal. The director may, with the consent of the owner of the land, control any land suitable with character and situation for those purposes. Any land so acquired or controlled by the department of environmental management shall be posted conspicuously and designated as a state park or management area.
History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 20-18-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 20-18-1 cover?
Section 20-18-1 ("Wildlife Management Areas") 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.
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