Rhode Island § 23-23-2 - Air Pollution
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 23-23-2 — Air Pollution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-23-2. Air Pollution
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-2
§ 23-23-2. Declaration of policy.
It is declared to be the public policy in the state of Rhode Island to preserve, protect, and improve the air resources of the state to promote the public health, welfare, and safety, to prevent injury or detriment to human, plant, and animal life, physical property and other resources, and to foster the comfort and convenience of the state’s inhabitants. The director is authorized to exercise all powers, direct or incidental, necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter to assure that the state of Rhode Island complies with the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., and retains maximum control under this chapter, and receives all desired federal grants, aid, and other benefits.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 256, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-25-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1992,
ch. 361, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 23-23-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 23-23-2 cover?
Section 23-23-2 ("Air Pollution") 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 § 23-23-2?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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