# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-2: Declaration of policy

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-2
- **Heading:** Declaration of policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23-23 / Section 23-23-2

## Text

It is declared to be the public policy in the state of Rhode Island to preserve, protect, and improve the air resources of the state to promote the public health, welfare, and safety, to prevent injury or detriment to human, plant, and animal life, physical property and other resources, and to foster the comfort and convenience of the state€™s inhabitants. The director is authorized to exercise all powers, direct or incidental, necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter to assure that the state of Rhode Island complies with the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq., and retains maximum control under this chapter, and receives all desired federal grants, aid, and other benefits.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-1 § 23-23-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-2 § 23-23-2. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-3 § 23-23-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-4 § 23-23-4. Administration €” Agency for federal acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5 § 23-23-5. Powers and duties of the director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.1 § 23-23-5.1. Funds created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.2 § 23-23-5.2. Mandamus.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-5.3 § 23-23-5.3. Advisory commission created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-6 § 23-23-6. Investigation and hearing of complaint of pollution €” Public disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-7 § 23-23-7. Subpoena of witnesses €” Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-8 § 23-23-8. Investigations €” Orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-9 § 23-23-9. Operation of approved system as sufficient compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-10 § 23-23-10. Prosecution of violations €” Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-11 § 23-23-11. Violation required for criminal conviction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-23_S23-23-11.md)

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