Rhode Island § 46-11-1 - Seaweed
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§ 46-11-1. Seaweed
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-11-1
§ 46-11-1. Taking of seaweed by inhabitants of Barrington.
The inhabitants of the town of Barrington may, at all times between the rising and setting of the sun, take up and carry off from the public beach in Barrington, extending west from Hyde’s Hole to land now or formerly of the heirs of John Watson, with their vehicles, not exceeding two (2) loads of seaweed each in any one day; provided, that no person shall take more than one load of seaweed in any one day, until all who have repaired to the beach with their teams shall have obtained one load each.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 120, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 146, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 151, § 1; G.L. 1938,
ch. 353, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-11-1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-11-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-11-1 cover?
Section 46-11-1 ("Seaweed") 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.
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