§ 42-45.1-9 - Reservation of lands from sale by state properties committee. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-45.1-9

   § 42-45.1-9  Reservation of lands from saleby state properties committee. – Upon written recommendation to the state properties committee by the statehistorical preservation commission, the state properties committee may reservefrom sale any state lands, including lands forfeited to the state fornonpayment of taxes, on which sites or artifacts are located or may be found,as designated by the commission; provided, however, that the reservation ofthese lands from sale may be confined to the actual location of the site orartifacts. When the sites or artifacts have been explored, excavated, orotherwise examined to the extent desired by the commission, the commissionshall then file with the committee a statement releasing the lands andpermitting their sale.