Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-113-6. General powers and duties

(1) Upon application from an eligible applicant in a form prescribed by the board, provide funding in the form of grants or loans for eligible activities;

(2) Enter into cooperative agreements with private organizations or individuals or with any agency or instrumentality of the United States or of this state to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(3) Issue rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, chapter 35 of this title, for the purpose of administering the provisions of this chapter; and

(4) Make rules and regulations governing the appropriate transfer and/or conversion of open space lands, provided that these rules and regulations are in accordance with federal and state guidelines for the conversion of open space lands.