Rhode Island § 2-15-13 - Protection of Trees and Plants Generally
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§ 2-15-13. Protection of Trees and Plants Generally
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-15-13
§ 2-15-13. Transportation of contraband plants.
No person, firm or corporation shall carry or transport or cause to be carried or transported or cause to be carried or transported by others, or by a common carrier, within the state of Rhode Island, any of the plants or parts of plants mentioned in § 2-15-12 unless he or she has first obtained a written permit to take the plants signed by the owner of the land or by his or her authorized agent. No provision of this section is to be construed to apply to any shrub, tree or plant in transit to or from or growing in any commercial nursery.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 735, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 2-15-13.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 2-15-13
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 2-15-13 cover?
Section 2-15-13 ("Protection of Trees and Plants Generally") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 2-15-13?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 2-15-13 apply to my situation?
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