Rhode Island § 32-4-12 - Green Acres Land Acquisition

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§ 32-4-12. Green Acres Land Acquisition

R.I. Gen. Laws § 32-4-12

§ 32-4-12. Diversion from use.

(a) Lands acquired by one or more local units with the aid of a state grant under this chapter shall not be disposed of or diverted to a use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the director. That approval shall not be given unless the local unit or units shall agree to repay to the state the amount of the state grant given to the local unit or units under the provisions of § 32-4-11.

(b) Lands acquired by the state under this chapter shall not be disposed of or diverted to use for other than recreation and conservation purposes without the approval of the governor.

History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 32-4-12; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 32-4-12

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 32-4-12 cover?

Section 32-4-12 ("Green Acres Land Acquisition") 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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