§ 32-4-3 — § 32-4-3. Definitions.

§ 32-4-3. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context shall otherwise require:

(1) "Director� means the director of administration or his or her designated representative;

(2) "Land� or "lands� means and includes real property, and improvements thereon, rights of way, water, riparian and other rights and easements, conservation easements, scenic easements, privileges, present and future estates, and interests of every kind and description in real property;

(3) "Local unit� means a city or town or any agency thereof; and

(4) "Recreation and conservation purposes� means and includes use of lands for agriculture, parks, natural areas, forests, camping, fishing, wetlands and marsh lands preservation, wildlife habitat, hunting, golfing, boating, winter sports, scenic preservation, and similar uses for public outdoor recreation and conservation of natural resources.

Legislative History

G.L. 1956, § 32-4-3; P.L. 1964, ch. 174, § 1.