Environmental
Wetlands protection in Rhode Island falls primarily under the jurisdiction of:
AThe Rhode Island Division of Taxation
BThe DoBR and the real estate licensing board
CThe RI DEM and the Army Corps of Engineers✓ Correct
DThe Rhode Island Housing Authority
Explanation
Wetlands in Rhode Island are regulated by the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) at the state level and the U.S.
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