Rhode Island § 2-12-2 - Forest Fires and Prevention
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 2-12-2 — Forest Fires and Prevention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-12-2. Forest Fires and Prevention
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-12-2
§ 2-12-2. Fire fighting equipment.
The director of environmental management may purchase any special forest fire equipment and supplies that in his or her judgment may be necessary to promptly and quickly extinguish forest fires occurring in the more heavily wooded areas of the state, and the equipment and supplies shall be located in each of the forest lookout station zones at those places and under any supervision that the director may designate. The equipment and supplies may consist of gas masks, pumps, hose, brooms, shovels, trucks and similar articles, but the equipment and supplies shall not be purchased until an appropriation is made by the general assembly.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 2-12-2; P.L. 1970, ch. 124, § 4.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 2-12-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 2-12-2 cover?
Section 2-12-2 ("Forest Fires and Prevention") 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 § 2-12-2?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 2-12-2 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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