# R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-4: Purposes

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-4
- **Heading:** Purposes
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 37 / Chapter 37-18 / Section 37-18-4

## Text

The corporation is authorized, created and established for the following purposes:

To manage and hold the real property acquired pursuant to the provisions of §§€‚37-18-6(d) and 37-18-7 for the benefit of the descendants of those individuals of Indian ancestry set forth in the list established pursuant to P.L. 1880, ch. 800, §€‚4.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-1 § 37-18-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-2 § 37-18-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-3 § 37-18-3. Corporation established €” Passage to state upon cessation of business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-4 § 37-18-4. Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-5 § 37-18-5. Board of directors €” Annual report €” Oath €” Officers €” Quorum and required vote €” Meetings and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-6 § 37-18-6. Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-7 § 37-18-7. Transfer of property €” Restrictions on use.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-8 § 37-18-8. Hunting, fishing, and trapping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-9 § 37-18-9. Exemption from taxation €” Payments in lieu of taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-10 § 37-18-10. Land use plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-11 § 37-18-11. Civil and criminal jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-12 § 37-18-12. Expiration of the corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-13 § 37-18-13. Transfer of land to Indian tribe.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-18-14 § 37-18-14. Transfer of state land to the Indian tribes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T37_C37-18_S37-18-14.md)

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