Environmental
Rhode Island's 'Shore Access Act' or public access provisions relate to:
AAccess to all private rivers
BPublic rights to access and use the shoreline (beach) up to the mean high water mark✓ Correct
CCRMC permits for commercial piers
DDEM regulations for freshwater fishing
Explanation
Rhode Island has strong public rights to the shoreline. The public has the right to use the beach below the mean high water mark (often interpreted as extending to the dry sand area in some contexts). This is important in coastal real estate transactions.
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