250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-1.21

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 250-RICR-100-00-1.21 - Groups, Meetings, Distribution of Printed Matter

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).

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-1.21

Amended effective 8/27/2019
Amended effective 8/2/2020
Amended effective 7/12/2021
Amended effective 4/21/2022