(a) As used in this chapter, a category one memorial item shall include a structure, sculpture, inscription, or icon, or similar item, which meets the following criteria: (1) Has attained a secular traditional, cultural, or community recognition and/or value; (2) Is located on property that is owned by either the state, a city or town, or any instrumentality thereof; (3) Was in existence prior to January 1, 2012; and (4) Is designated as a category one memorial pursuant to § 42-4.2-2. (b) A memorial may, but does not need to be, related to military affairs in order to be designated as a category one memorial. (c) The potential identification of an item or the item having recognizable identification with a known or established religion shall not exclude the item from being designated as a category one memorial item, so long as the provisions of subsection (a) are met.
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