§ 42-113-2 - Policy, findings and purpose.
SECTION 42-113-2
§ 42-113-2 Policy, findings and purpose.– (a) The dual goals of creating and sustaining low and moderate income housingfor Rhode Islanders, and conserving and protecting Rhode Island's importantnatural areas, recreational lands, and agricultural land are of importance tothe economic vitality and quality of life of the state.
(b) In the best interest of all of its citizens and in orderto improve the quality of life for Rhode Islanders and to maintain for thebenefit of future generations the essential characteristics of the Rhode Islandcountryside, Rhode Island should encourage and assist in creating low andmoderate income housing and in preserving the state's important natural areas,recreational lands, historic properties, and agricultural land.
(c) It is the purpose of this chapter to create the RhodeIsland housing and conservation trust fund to be administered by the RhodeIsland housing and conservation board to further the policies established bysubsections (a) and (b).