RI H7673

Extends maximum lease terms from 20 years to 40 years for State Pier #9 in Newport, Chase Marina in Tiverton, and all other ports and marine facilities owned and operated by the Department of Environmental Management

Limits the extended 40-year lease authorization to commercial fishing industry-related purposes only

Previously, only the Port of Galilee in Narragansett had authorization for 40-year leases for commercial fishing purposes; this bill expands that authority to all DEM-operated marine facilities

Amends both the state property management statute (§ 37-7-9) and the port facilities construction statute (§ 46-5-10) to implement the changes

Would take effect immediately upon passage