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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.20 - Food, Beverage, Vending

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  possess, drink, sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages except as
				  follows:
1. Permission may be requested from
				  the Director of the RIDEM or his or her authorized representative to consume,
				  serve, sell or offer for sale alcoholic beverages at events held at Fort Adams
				  State Park and in 2022 at State beaches where the average annual attendance for
				  the previous three (3) years exceeds three hundred thousand (300,000) visitors.
				  Requests shall be submitted in writing to the Director, or his or her
				  authorized representative sixty (60) days in advance of the proposed date for
				  the event. Permission may be given at the Director's discretion only as a part
				  of a formal license agreement between the State of Rhode Island and the entity
				  requesting permission. If granted, permission shall apply only to areas and
				  times designated by the Director at his or her discretion and specified in the
				  license. The Director may impose additional restrictions which he or she deems
				  necessary.
2. No person shall offer
				  for sale, or attempt to sell any goods or services on any Public Reservation
				  governed by these Regulations without official written permission from the
				  Director of the RIDEM or his or her authorized representative.
3. No person shall sell, offer for sale, or
				  attempt to sell any ticket, privilege, or license of admission to an
				  entertainment event, including, but not limited to, any place of public
				  amusement, arena, stadium, theatre, performance, sport, exhibition, or athletic
				  contest conducted in any part of a Public Reservation governed by these Rules
				  and Regulations.
4. Any person
				  found to be in violation of §
											1.20(A)(3)
				   of this Part at the discretion of the Chief
				  of the RIDEM Division of Law Enforcement or his or her designee shall either be
				  prosecuted for a violation of R.I. Gen. Laws §
											5-22-26 or may be issued a citation
				  pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 88.2.
5. Any person against whom the prosecution
				  for a violation of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-22 -26 has been instituted or who
				  has been issued a citation pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 8-8.2 for a
				  violation of §
											1.20(A)(3)
				  of this Part, shall be immediately removed from, and barred from re-entering,
				  the Public Reservation in which entertainment event is being conducted for a
				  period of one (1) year from the date of the person's removal from the Public
				  Reservation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.21 - Groups, Meetings, Distribution of Printed Matter

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
				  Persons may distribute or exhibit printed or written material, and/or hold
				  public meetings only in accordance with an official written permit which shall
				  regulate only the time, place and manner of such exhibit, distribution or
				  meeting. Holders of a Special Use Permit (the "Permittees") may offer leaflets
				  or other documents to any person at the Management Area or Park and display
				  such materials on tents or motor vehicles owned by the permittees. However, the
				  permittees are prohibited from posting or otherwise attaching such materials to
				  trees, as well as structures or motor vehicles located on the Management Area
				  or Park other than described above.
B. Special Use Permit for the Division of
				  Parks and Recreation:
Organized groups utilizing Public Reservations under the
					 jurisdiction of the Division of Parks amp; Recreation, must submit prior
					 written request to and have official written permission for a Special Use
					 Permit from the Director or his or her authorized representative. Permits are
					 also needed for any scientific, research, educational or volunteer activities
					 regardless of number of people participating.
(See §
											1.30 of this Part for
					 Special Event Permits for groups between seventy-five and one hundred fifty (75
					 and 150) people).
C. Any
				  group or organization bringing youths under the age of eighteen (18) into any
				  State Park, Beach, Recreation, or Management Area must provide adequate adult
				  supervision for these youths and their activities.
D. Special Use Permit for Management Areas:
A Special Use permit is required for groups either
					 organized, or assembled through advertisement or social media, of ten to
					 seventy-five (10 to 75) people at Public Reservations not under the
					 jurisdiction of the Division of Parks amp; Recreation. Permits are also needed
					 for any scientific, research, educational or volunteer activities regardless of
					 number of people participating. Special Use applications should be sent to
					 Arcadia Forestry Headquarters (260 Arcadia Rd, Hope Valley, RI
					 02823).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.22 - Hours of Operation

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All Management
				  Areas are closed from one half (1/2) hour after sunset to one half (1/2) hour
				  before sunrise, except for fishing, hunting, launching and/or mooring of boats,
				  snowmobiling on established trails in Arcadia and George Washington-Pulaski
				  (See §
										1.27(K) of
				  this Part), or as provided by official written permit issued by the Director or
				  his or her authorized representative, or as otherwise provided under
				  Regulations promulgated in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										32-2-4. No person or vehicle shall
				  be allowed within the limits of a State Park or Beach area between the hours of
				  sunset and sunrise the following day except by official written permission or
				  unless an area is designated otherwise by written Regulation.
B. Emergency Operation Order
1. In the event of any emergency that may
				  pose an imminent threat or peril to the public health, safety or welfare, the
				  Director, pursuant to his or her authority as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws
				  §
											42-17.1-2(19),
				  may issue an Emergency Operation Order that provides for the closure or limited
				  operation of the State Parks, Beaches, Campgrounds, boat ramps and Management
				  Areas, and all the facilities listed in §§
											1.38 and
				  1.39 of this Part as the
				  Director deems appropriate in his or her discretion. The Director may close
				  all, or any designated portion of, any State park, bike path, Campground, Beach
				  or Management Area and may limit operations of said areas to specified hours at
				  the Director's discretion.
2. The
				  Director is authorized to issue an Emergency Operation Order specifying the
				  conditions of the emergency closure or limited operations.
3. The Director is authorized to rescind or
				  modify an Emergency Operation Order at any time, either during the emergency or
				  after the emergency has subsided.
4. The Emergency Operation Order shall be
				  posted on the RIDEM website, which shall be deemed sufficient notice.
5. Any violation of any Emergency
				  Operation Order issued by the Director shall be subject to penalties as set
				  forth in §
											1.37 of this
				  Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.25 - Mooring

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall moor, dock or berth a
				  vessel, boat, or any other object overnight except in designated mooring,
				  docking, or berthing areas.
B. The
				  Regional Manager may, by posting of an order, specify time limits for the
				  mooring, docking, or berthing of a vessel, boat or any other object at mooring,
				  docking, or berthing facilities. No person shall moor, dock, or berth a vessel,
				  boat or any other object in violation of time limits so established (See also
				  §
										1.32
				  of this Part, Swimming and Bathing).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.26 - Motorcycle Use in Arcadia Management Area

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Motorcycle
				  use is only allowed within designated areas of Arcadia Management Area subject
				  to conditions of §§
										1.27(B) through
				  (F) of this Part. Town and State roads within
				  the Arcadia Management Area which are not part of the designated route may be
				  used at any time provided all local and State motor vehicle Regulations are
				  adhered to. The designated trail for motorcycle use is subject to change or
				  correction by the RIDEM if conditions warrant. The designated trail (18.9 miles
				  total loop) for motorcycle use shall consist of gravel roads and fire trails as
				  delineated on the Arcadia Trail Map and described as follows: Arcadia Road;
				  Austin Farm Road; Brook Trail; Barber Road; Blitzkrieg Trail; Bliven Trail;
				  Frosty Hollow Road; Mt. Tom Road; Summit Road; Old Ten Rod Road (White Church
				  Trail).
B. Only street-legal
				  registered motorcycles operated by riders who hold a valid motorcycle
				  operator's license may use the area. Operators must also maintain liability
				  insurance according to Rhode Island State Laws.
C. No riding shall be allowed behind any
				  gated gravel or fire trail unless said roads are designated for motorcycle use.
				  Motorcycles are not allowed on hiking trails and single-track trails.
D. No new motorcycle trails shall be cut,
				  marked, or created within the Arcadia Management Area.
E. Trails may be periodically closed by RIDEM
				  for use by motorcycles when habitat or natural resource protection issues,
				  weather, or road conditions warrant. Such conditions may include, but are not
				  limited to, high/extreme fire danger or seasonal muddy conditions. There shall
				  be no motorcycle riding beyond gated portions of the loop during March, April,
				  and before 1:00 PM during May.
F.
				  The speed limit on the trail designated for motorcycle use shall be twenty-five
				  (25) miles per hour or as posted.
G. Use of "trials" motorcycles in the Arcadia
				  Management Area is covered under a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
				  between the Rhode Island Trials Club and RIDEM. The MOU designates the portion
				  of Arcadia where trials riding can occur and the time of year that use is
				  permitted. The use of the Management Area by RITC and the MOU will be evaluated
				  by RIDEM on an annual basis to determine if changes are necessary in order to
				  protect the natural resources of the Arcadia Management Area.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.27 - Motor Vehicles

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The traffic laws
				  of the State of Rhode Island are fully applicable unless these Regulations
				  provide otherwise.
B. All motor
				  vehicles must be legally street registered and operated by a licensed
				  driver.
C. Motor vehicles shall be
				  operated only in designated areas, no motor vehicles are allowed off roads or
				  trails where prohibited, except with official written permission. All
				  electrically propelled devices, except those used to assist handicap or
				  disabled persons are prohibited on State Property unless with official written
				  permission.
D. No person shall park
				  a vehicle so as to block any road, gate or trail or to prevent access to
				  others, nor shall they block another vehicle in a designated parking area, nor
				  shall any vehicle be parked in any area, where prohibited.
E. The speed limit is twenty-five (25) miles
				  per hour unless otherwise posted.
F. The operator of a motor vehicle shall
				  grant the right-of-way to all pedestrians, persons on horseback and who are
				  using or crossing roads, trails or highways.
G. Airborne conveyances such as balloons,
				  gliders, engine-powered airplanes unmanned aircraft systems, and ultra-lights
				  shall not be operated without official written permission from the Individual
				  Park Facility Manager.
H. Off-Road
				  recreational vehicles shall be legally street registered and used in accordance
				  with law. Their use shall be limited to designated areas or trails at
				  designated times.
I. No person
				  shall wash, polish, clean, change oil, or repair any motor vehicle or
				  motorcycle in a Public Reservation.
J. Snowmobile Operation - General snowmobiles
				  shall be allowed at designated areas and at times designated for those areas.
1. Snowmobiles must operate within the posted
				  speed limit for that area.
2.
				  Operators shall grant the right-of-way to all pedestrian, horses and vehicular
				  traffic when operating and crossing roads or trails.
3. Snowmobiles shall not operate in a manner
				  intended to or reasonably be expected to harass, drive or pursue any
				  wildlife.
4. In addition to firearm
				  restrictions in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 31-3.2, when carrying archery equipment
				  while operating a snowmobile, all arrows shall not be nocked and shall be
				  secured to the bow or in a quiver or other container.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.28 - Picnicking and Playing Field Permits

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  use a picnic table at Goddard Memorial State Park, Burlingame Picnic Area, or
				  Lincoln Woods State Park without first obtaining a permit.
B. When conflicts arise in permit
				  applications for playing field league use, the following priorities shall
				  apply:
1. Every consideration shall be given
				  by the Division of Parks amp; Recreation to provide opportunities, consistent
				  with public safety, for such conflicting recreational uses by time or space
				  zoning or by other controls and devices.
2. Prior playing field league users will
				  receive first consideration for traditional times and areas.
3. Children's playing leagues will receive
				  priority over adult leagues and use shall be established pursuant to
				  §§
											1.28(B)(1) and
				  (2) above.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.31 - State Park Policies

Current through June 14, 2024
Specific written policies relating to individual park units
					 may be promulgated by Regional Park Managers with the prior approval of the
					 Chief of the Division of Parks amp; Recreation. Such written policies shall be
					 kept on file at the Division of Parks amp; Recreation
					 headquarters.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.32 - Swimming, Bathing, Floating

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  bathe or swim except in areas specifically designated for such purposes and
				  only during posted or permitted times.
1.
				  Within the confines of a protected beach area there shall be no ball playing,
				  frisbees, kite flying, swimming during electrical storms or when conditions are
				  considered to be unsafe, animals allowed, or use of snorkels, facemasks, or
				  scuba diving gear.
2. Boogie boards
				  may only be used during designated times and in designated areas approved by
				  Beach Managers or Lifeguard Supervisors.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.33 - Target Range Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Gun Handling
				  Requirements:
1. While using the target range,
				  all users shall:
a. Treat all firearms as if
				  loaded. Keep the muzzle of the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all
				  times. Keep firearms pointed down range while on the firing line.
b. Keep his/her finger off the trigger until
				  ready to shoot.
c. Keep the action
				  open and the firearm unloaded until ready to shoot. For range purposes,
				  muzzleloader firearms are considered unloaded when free of powder, projectile,
				  and primer.
d Know his/her target
				  and what is beyond.
e. Know how to
				  safely operate his/her firearm.
f.
				  Use only the correct ammunition for his/her firearm.
g. Not handle firearms or stand at the firing
				  line where firearms are present while others are down range or during any
				  "cease fire" period.
h. In the
				  event a "cease fire" command is called by any individual on the range,
				  immediately bench all firearms, and move to the area behind the yellow line
				  known as the "ready line."
i. In
				  case of misfire or hang fire, point his/her firearm down range until it can be
				  safely cleared.
j. Perform aimed
				  fire only. No uncontrolled rapid fire, shooting from the hip, "combat style"
				  shooting, or drawing from a holster.
k. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while
				  shooting.
l. Transport firearms to
				  and from the parking lot unloaded and cased. Holstered firearms are not
				  permitted. Upon entering the firing line, firearms must be uncased at the
				  shooting bench with the muzzle pointed down range.
m. Control his/her firearms and ammunition to
				  prevent access by unauthorized persons.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.34 - Trash and Litter

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  bring into any Public Reservation any trash, ashes, garbage or any other
				  material for the purpose of disposal.
B. All trash and waste material shall be
				  deposited in receptacles provided for that purpose and shall not be left on the
				  grounds or waters.
C. In areas
				  designated as carry in/carry out, all trash must be carried out of the area for
				  proper disposal.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.35 - Trees, Shrubs, Buildings

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No person shall
				  cut, remove or damage any tree, stone walls, natural element or feature,
				  including but not limited to: fossils and minerals, shrub or vegetation except
				  with official written permission, nor shall any person deface or alter any
				  structure, sign, or other public property or improvements.
B. No person(s) shall create or mark trails
				  without official written permission in any Public Reservation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.36 - Area Specific Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Bay Islands:
1. Camping in the Bay Islands is
				  prohibited.
2. From the period
				  April 1st through August 15th annually the following areas are closed to entry:
				  Dyer Island, Hope Island and Gould Island. During this time period, no person
				  is allowed to enter these areas without official written permission from the
				  Director. During this time period, disturbing or molesting any nesting birds at
				  these areas is prohibited.
3. All
				  cats, dogs, and other domestic animals are prohibited at all times at Dutch
				  Island, Dyer Island, Gould Island, Hope Island, and Patience Island; except
				  that hunting dogs may be used at Hope Island while hunting small game or
				  migratory birds only during the open seasons set by the Department, and hunting
				  dogs may be used at Patience Island while hunting migratory birds only during
				  the open seasons set by the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.37 - Penalties for Violation

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Any person found
				  to have violated any Rule and/or Regulation by the RIDEM, shall be subject to a
				  fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation, except
				  §
										1.33
				  of this Part, which is governed by §§
										1.33(F)(2) and
				  (G) of this Part, and shall be subject to the
				  issuance of a summons and complaint required by the Rules and procedures
				  promulgated by the Chief Judge of the District Court governing the Rhode Island
				  Traffic Tribunal in order to institute proceedings before that
				  Tribunal.
B. All persons failing to
				  pay or evade payment of any user or admission fee shall be subject to the
				  penalty provision of R.I. Gen. Laws §32-20-4, as amended. Any persons
				  found to have violated any of these Rules and Regulations shall be subject to a
				  fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).
C. No person shall refuse or neglect to obey
				  the direction of any environmental police officer or forest ranger or any other
				  authorized representative of the RIDEM.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.38 - Appendix 1 - State Parks and Beaches

Current through June 14, 2024
PARKS
Beavertail State Park*
Blackstone River State Park Bikeway
Brenton Point State Park
Burlingame State Park
Burlingame Campground
Burlingame North Camp*
Cocumcussoc Park*
Colt State Park**
East Bay Bike Path
Fisherman's Memorial State Park
								(Campground)
Fort Adams State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park
George Washington State Park
								(Campground)
Goddard Memorial State Park
Haines Memorial State Park
John H. Chaffee Nature
Preserve J.L. Curran State Park*
Lincoln Woods State Park
Meshanicut Park
Ninigret Conservation Area/East Beach*
Pulaski State Park
Snake Den State Park*
Rocky Point
Trestle Trail Bike Path
Washington Grove*
* Undeveloped State Park, hunting permitted
								according to §
														1.23 of this Part and
								current Hunting Regulations and Abstract.
** Licensed waterfowl hunters are permitted to
								access Mill Gut via Colt State Park with unloaded and cased
								firearms.
BEACHES
Charlestown Breachway-Camp Area
Ninigret Conservation Area/East Beach-Camp
								Area*
East Matunuck State Beach
Misquamicut State Beach
Salty Brine State Beach
Scarborough North § South Beaches
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations › Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.39 - Appendix 2 - Management Areas

Current through June 14, 2024
Arcadia
Bay Islands
Black Hut
Black Farm
Big River
Buck Hill
Burlingame
Carolina
Diamond Hill
Durfee Hill
Dutch Island
Dyer Island
Eight Rod
Galilee Bird Sanctuary
George Washington
Gould Island
Grass Pnd Preserve
Great Swamp
Grills Preserve
Hillsdale
Hope Island
Killingly Pond
Newton Swamp
Nicholas Farm
Patience Island
Prudence Island
Rockville
Round Top
Sapowet Marsh
Simmons Mill
South Shore
Succotash Marsh
Tillinghast
Wickaboxet
Woody Hill
Note: See Hunting & Trapping Abstract for
								restrictions
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Beach and Swimming Area Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-100-00-2) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-2.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
These Rules and Regulations provide general regulations and
					 guidelines for applicable beaches and swimming areas operating under the
					 Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
					 23-22.5.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Beach and Swimming Area Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-100-00-2) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-2.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are promulgated pursuant to
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-22.5 and 1954 R.I. Public Laws 3343.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 2 - Beach and Swimming Area Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-100-00-2) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-2.3 - General Rules and Regulations

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All individuals
				  employed as lifeguards at bathing areas within the State of Rhode Island shall
				  hold an active state lifeguard certification card as issued by the Division of
				  Parks and Recreation. Lifeguards holding surf cards may be employed at surf,
				  non-surf bathing areas, or pools. Lifeguards holding non-surf cards shall be
				  employed only at non-surf bathing areas or pools. Lifeguards holding pool
				  certifications shall be employed only at swimming pools. All certification
				  cards are issued annually and valid as dated unless suspended or revoked by the
				  Division of Parks and Recreation.
B. All bathing areas shall provide lifeguard
				  equipment and personnel according to the requirements of the Division of Parks
				  and Recreation and shall provide such equipment and personnel whenever the
				  facilities of the area are open for business.
C. All lifesaving equipment shall be
				  maintained in good operating condition ready for immediate use.
D. All bathing areas shall post conspicuously
				  the hours of duty of lifeguard personnel.
E. A telephone for emergency calls shall be
				  readily accessible from every bathing area. Numbers of police, fire and rescue
				  units of the area shall be posted conspicuously beside the telephone.
F. No power boats shall be allowed within any
				  bathing and swimming area. The management of each bathing area shall maintain
				  his area free from driftwood and other objects which may cause
				  injury.
G. No bathing area shall
				  operate on any given day unless a state certified lifeguard is present during
				  all hours which the facilities are being used.
H. During periods of severe surf, undertow
				  and other emergency conditions the Recreational Safety Inspectors of the
				  Division of Parks and Recreation shall have the authority to close any and all
				  bathing areas whenever such action is deemed necessary in the interest of
				  public safety. Whenever a bathing area has been closed because of the aforesaid
				  conditions, lifeguards shall be retained on the beach to caution prospective
				  bathers against entering the water.
I. The bathing season shall for each year
				  last from Saturday of Memorial Day weekend until 6:00 p.m. of each Labor Day
				  unless the Division of Parks and Recreation gives notice to the
				  contrary.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-3.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of this Regulation is to provide a schedule of
					 fees for State Beaches, Campgrounds, Parks and other facilities at Recreational
					 Areas under the control and management of the Department of Environmental
					 Management.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-3.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These fees are adopted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-17.1-9.1 and in accordance with
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-3.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. "Camping tiers" means as follows:
1. Tier 1 - campsites with waterfront views
				  and/or electric, sewer, and water and/or drive through trailer access
2. Tier 2 - campsites with electric, water
				  and/or drive through trailer access
3. Tier 3 - campsites without any hookups,
				  including sites at the Charlestown Breachway Campground
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-3.4 - Definitions for Assessment of Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Beach Parking
				  fees for resident and non-resident vehicles shall be based solely upon the
				  State of vehicle registration.
B.
				  Camping fees for Daily Site Reservations shall be solely based on the
				  Customer's state of residency as indicated in the Department of Environmental
				  Management's current Vendor Registration Camping System.
C. Septic Dump fees will be assessed to any
				  individual using Fisherman's Memorial Campground or Burlingame State Campground
				  septic dump stations who is not a current registered camper at that particular
				  campground. Registered campers at East Beach State Campground or Charlestown
				  Breachway State Campground will be issued one free Septic Dump Pass to
				  Burlingame State Campground for use during their stay. Any additional uses will
				  require the camper to pay the Septic Dump Pass Fee.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 3 - User Fees at State Beaches, Parks and Recreational Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-3.5 - Reduced or Waiver of User Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Pursuant to R.I.
				  Gen. Laws §
										32-1-17, "Persons with
				  Disabilities."
1. No fee shall be charged to
				  any person with a disability regardless of age, or to automobiles transporting
				  a non-driver with a disability, at any recreational facility owned and operated
				  by the State; provided, however, proper identification is presented as
				  prescribed by the Department of Environmental Management.
2. For the purpose of this section, "fees"
				  means all fees for parking, admittance, or other user fees for playing golf.
				  The term "fees" shall not include licensing fees, camping fees, picnic table
				  fees, or specialized facility use fees, including, but not limited to, fees for
				  the use of equestrian areas, performing arts centers, game fields, and mule
				  shed.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rules and Regulations for the Development and Operation of Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island ( 250-RICR-100-00-4) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-4.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
It is the intention of the Rhode Island Department of
					 Environmental Management ("DEM") to obtain 170 acres of federal surplus land on
					 the Beavertail area of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The Department has worked with
					 the Town of Jamestown ("Town") toward creation of a Beavertail State Park which
					 would be made up of the surplus land and 26 additional acres now owned or
					 controlled by the Town. In moving toward creation of the park the Department
					 and the Town have analyzed the characteristics of the land in question and have
					 drawn plans for a park which will meet the needs of users while preserving the
					 fragile ecological, scenic and historical characteristics of Beavertail. This
					 plan is explained and described in the attached documents, known as the
					 Beavertail Descriptive Plan, which is attached hereto in §
										4.4 of this Part. The
					 Beavertail Descriptive Plan portrays the size of the Park, and describes the
					 manner in which it is to be developed. In addition, please see the associated
					 guidance document entitled, "Parks and Recreation Guidance Document for the
					 Development and Operation of Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island,"
					 which includes an analysis of the physical and biological characteristics of
					 the Beavertail Peninsula.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rules and Regulations for the Development and Operation of Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island ( 250-RICR-100-00-4) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-4.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
The attached Rules and Regulations for the Development and
					 Operation of Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island, are authorized
					 pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										32-2-4 and Chapter
					 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Rules and Regulations for the Development and Operation of Beavertail State Park, Jamestown, Rhode Island ( 250-RICR-100-00-4) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-4.4 - Map

Current through June 14, 2024
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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Vehicle Traffic Pattern for Colt State Park (250-RICR-100-00-5) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-5.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
The vehicle traffic pattern at Colt State Park, as
					 designated on attached general location plan of Colt State Park, is hereby
					 promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §
										32-2-4.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 5 - Vehicle Traffic Pattern for Colt State Park (250-RICR-100-00-5) › Section 250-RICR-100-00-5.2 - Map

Current through June 14, 2024
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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 6 - Rules for the Use of the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park › Section 250-RICR-100-00-6.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. These rules and regulations provide
				  general regulation and guidelines for the management and operation of
				  Eisenhower House, a historic property located in Fort Adams State Park,
				  Newport, Rhode Island and owned by the State of Rhode Island.
B. Eisenhower House is an 1873 mansion
				  overlooking the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The house was built as the
				  Commandant's Residence at Fort Adams, and it was occupied by President Dwight
				  D. Eisenhower in 1958 and 1960 as the Summer White House. Now located within
				  Fort Adams State Park, Eisenhower House is surrounded by broad lawns and
				  commands remarkable views of Newport Harbor to the east and Narragansett Bay to
				  the west.
C. Use of Eisenhower
				  House must be consistent with the historic nature of the property and the
				  interest of the State of Rhode Island in maintaining the property as an orderly
				  and dignified setting within the state park.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 6 - Rules for the Use of the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park › Section 250-RICR-100-00-6.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These rules are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 Chapter 32-1 and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-17.1-27.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 6 - Rules for the Use of the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park › Section 250-RICR-100-00-6.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. "Department" means the Rhode Island
				  Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) established by R.I. Gen. Laws
				  Chapter 42-17.
B. "Eisenhower
				  House" means the structure and associated lawn and grounds located at 1 Lincoln
				  Drive, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, Rl 02840.
C. "Licensee" means the person or entity who
				  holds a valid license for the use of Eisenhower House as executed by the
				  Department or its representative and who is not in violation of the terms and
				  conditions of the license agreement.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 6 - Rules for the Use of the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park › Section 250-RICR-100-00-6.4 - General Use

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Eisenhower House may be rented for
				  weddings, social events, business meetings, small conferences, clambakes, large
				  tented and other events.
B.
				  Licensees shall be required to sign a contract, provided by the Department, for
				  all Eisenhower House rentals. No person shall be allowed to utilize the
				  Eisenhower House without a valid signed contract.
C. Use of the grounds and interior of
				  Eisenhower House may be restricted by the Department to designated areas
				  available for rentals and events.
D. All events shall comply with City of
				  Newport ordinances, including noise.
E. Events and use of the Eisenhower House
				  shall at all times comply with federal, state and local fire safety laws and
				  codes.
F. Insurance protection may
				  be required by the Department for events pursuant to contract.
G. The Licensee is responsible for any and
				  all damage done to Eisenhower House property, including damage committed by
				  guests or vendors. The Department reserves the right to require a refundable
				  damage deposit and/or a performance bond in an amount the Department deems
				  appropriate.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 6 - Rules for the Use of the Eisenhower House, Fort Adams State Park › Section 250-RICR-100-00-6.5 - Fees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Rates are for a five-hour rental.
				  Additional hours may be purchased at the rate of five-hundred-dollars ($500)
				  per hour or two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per half hour.
B. For weddings, a ten percent (10%) discount
				  applies to Wedding & Special Event Rental Rates if a bride or groom are
				  active military in the United States armed forces, including the Army, Navy,
				  Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, or who are active duty in the Rhode
				  Island National Guard. A valid active military ID is required.
C. The following fees shall be in effect as
				  of January 1, 2019:
1. Weekend, Holiday and
				  Evening Rental Rates: In-Season Rates - May 1 to October 30
Guest Count
Saturday & Holiday Sunday
Friday, Sunday & Monday Holiday
Monday-Thursday Evenings (between the hours of 5
								  p.m. and 10 p.m.)
1-50
$4,500
$3,500
$2,000
51-100
$5,500
$4,500
$3,000
100-300
$6,500
$5,500
$4,000
300+
$7,500
$6,500
$5,000
2.
				  Weekend, Holiday and Evening Rental Rates: Off-Season Rates -November 1 to
				  April 30
Guest Count
Saturday & Holiday Sunday
Friday, Sunday & Monday Holiday
Monday-Thursday Evenings (between the hours of 5
								  p.m. and 10 p.m.)
1-50
$2,250
$1,750
$1,000
51-100
$2,750
$2,250
$1,500
100-300
$3,250
$2,750
$2,000
300+
$3,750
$3,250
$2,500
3.
				  Day Use Rental Rates - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guest Count
2-hour Minimum Rental Required
1-50
$250 per hour
51-100
$350 per hour
100-300
$450 per hour
300+
$550 per hour
4.
				  Photo Shoot or Filming Rates - One hundred dollars ($100) per hour.
5. Damage Deposits - A damage deposit shall
				  be required for all events. The Department through the contract with the
				  Licensee shall determine the amount of and terms for damage deposits.
6. Non-Profit Rate - Non-profit organizations
				  may receive a fifteen percent (15%) discount on all rental rates for
				  mission-related events and functions. Discount requires submission of a
				  501(c)(3) determination letter and the Licensee's by-laws. The non-profit
				  discount is not available for events on Saturdays from May 1 to October
				  31.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The purpose of these Rules and Regulations
				  is for the control, custody, governance, and use of State Management Areas,
				  State Parks, and other areas operated and maintained by the Divisions of Fish
				  and Wildlife, Parks and Recreation, and Forest Environment within the
				  Department of Environmental Management ("RIDEM").
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. These Rules and Regulations are
				  promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										20-1-2,
				  20-1-4, and
				  20-1-8, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  23-22.5, 1954 R.I. Public Laws 3343 and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 42-17.1,
				  42-17.6, 42.17.10, 20-18, 20-15, 32-1, 32-2, 32-3 and in accordance with R.I.
				  Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35, the Administrative Procedures Act.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.3 - Administrative Findings

Current through June 14, 2024
A. These Rules and
				  Regulations were initially promulgated in order to address the often confusing
				  and sometimes conflicting situation that was created due to the fact that
				  numerous Regulations administrated by several different divisions had authority
				  over certain aspects of the RIDEM's Parks and Management Areas. This current
				  amendment is an effort to make those Rules and Regulations more effective and
				  user friendly.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.4 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The terms and provisions of these Rules
				  and Regulations shall be liberally construed to permit the RIDEM to effectuate
				  the purposes of State Law, goals, and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.6 - Animals

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All dogs must be wearing a collar with a
				  valid license tag on Public Reservations.
B. The release of any animal within any
				  Public Reservation is prohibited, except as provided in the hunting regulations
				  established in Chapter 60 of this Title.
C. No person shall leave an animal unattended
				  in a vehicle with the exception of dogs that are being used for hunting or dog
				  trails between September 1st and March 31st, in accordance with the hunting
				  regulations establish in Chapter 60 of this Title.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.7 - Disorderly Behavior and Disruptive Activities

Current through June 14, 2024
A. It is
				  unlawful for any person to engage in disorderly conduct as stated in R.I. Gen.
				  Laws §
										11-45-1.
B. Loitering is prohibited in or around
				  restrooms.
C. Public nudity is
				  prohibited.
D. Public drunkenness
				  is prohibited.
E. Operation of
				  sirens or any noise audible to a person of reasonable sensitive hearing at a
				  distance of two hundred feet (200') from its source and other noise making
				  devices or broadcast loud or raucous sounds or noises by use of an electrical
				  amplifying system or soundtrack, is prohibited except by official written
				  permission. Engine powered model airplanes, unmanned aircraft systems, model
				  boats, rockets and model cars shall be operated on, over or from a Public
				  Reservation only upon receipt of official written permission. Unmanned aircraft
				  systems shall not be used to harass or disturb users, wildlife, or any natural
				  resource at a public reservation.
F. The possession or use of a paint ball gun
				  or any other mechanism, which propels a projectile is prohibited, except as
				  otherwise provided in these Regulations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 100 - Parks and Recreation › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas › Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.8 - Archaeology

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No one shall excavate, disturb, or conduct
				  field investigations on any site or underwater historic property, nor shall
				  anyone disturb or remove any specimens from any property under the care,
				  control, or custody of the RIDEM without first obtaining the written approval
				  of the Director and a permit from the State Historical Preservation
				  Commission.
B. All archaeological
				  sites, underwater historic property, and archaeological specimens, as defined
				  in the Antiquities Act of Rhode Island, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-45.1, are the
				  property of the State of Rhode Island.
C. Metal detectors and other location devices
				  are restricted to designated areas during specified time periods.