| Title | 250 | Department of Environmental Management |
| Chapter | 100 | Parks & Recreation |
| Subchapter | 00 | N/A |
| Part | 8 | State Parks |
| Type of Filing | Amendment |
| Regulation Status | Proposed |
| Filing Notice Date | 03/17/2025 |
| Filing Hearing Date(s) | 04/01/2025 |
| Public Comment Dates | 03/17/2025 to 04/16/2025 |
Regulation Authority:
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
R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 42-17.1
42-17.6
42.17.10
20-18
20-15
32-1
32-2 and 32-3
R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35
Purpose and Reason:
On June 18, 2024, Governor McKee signed into law House Bill 7713 as amended allowing the use of Class 1 electric bicycles (“e-bikes”) on state bike paths. The law also directs the DEM to promulgate regulations allowing the use of electric bicycles at properties under the Department’s jurisdiction. Currently DEM regulations prohibit e-bikes on bike paths and on state parks, beaches, and campgrounds, and at state management areas unless the user has received written permission from DEM.
The agency is not accepting online public comments for this filing.To submit a comment, please contact the agency directly at the addresses listed on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
The agency is not accepting online public comments for this filing.To submit a comment, please contact the agency directly at the addresses listed on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
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