800 R.I. Code R. 800-RICR-10-00-1.1
These rules and regulations have been established in accordance with FAA Requirements, the Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 1-4 [the Uniform Aeronautical Regulatory Act ("UAR")], and any other provisions of the R.I. Gen. Laws conferring jurisdiction to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation ("RIAC"), whether in effect prior to or subsequent to the adoption of these regulations. Issues not addressed in these rules or for which a party seeks clarity are to be considered in light of FAA requirements. The Director has the statutory duty to adopt and enforce rules and regulations by the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-2-1(a) et seq . The following regulations are promulgated to fulfill the Director's duties to protect the safety of persons operating or using Aircraft and persons and property on the ground, to develop and promote aeronautics within Rhode Island, and regulate the safe and efficient operation of Airports, Airport facilities and grounds. Nothing hereunder shall be construed to modify, alter or amend any of the statutory powers, duties or authority of the Director.
800 R.I. Code R. 800-RICR-10-00-1.1