§ 42-17.1-12 - Auxiliary marine patrol. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-17.1-12

   § 42-17.1-12  Auxiliary marine patrol.– The director of the department of environmental management is authorized torecruit, train and organize a volunteer auxiliary marine patrol of such sizeand qualification as he or she shall determine; provided, however, that thetotal membership in the auxiliary marine patrol shall not exceed fifty (50)persons. In selecting those persons who shall become members of the auxiliarymarine patrol, the director of the department of environmental management shallconsult with and seek the advice and assistance of local harbor masters andappropriate city and town officials, provided; however, that the auxiliarymarine patrol shall at all times be under the direction of the director of thedepartment of environmental management and subject to the rules and regulationsas prescribed by the director. Members of the auxiliary marine patrol shallcarry out such duties and functions as may be assigned to them from time totime by the director of the department of environmental management.