Rhode Island § 23-23-11 - Air Pollution
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 23-23-11 — Air Pollution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-23-11. Air Pollution
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23-11
§ 23-23-11. Violation required for criminal conviction.
No person shall be convicted or found liable in any criminal prosecution or at any other proceeding brought by or in behalf of the state, the director or the public to enjoin, suppress, prohibit, or punish air pollution unless he or she knowingly violated a rule or regulation or order of the director, issued under the authority conferred upon him or her by this chapter; provided, that nothing in this section shall be held to affect any civil right action or remedy of any person at law or in equity.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 256, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-25-11; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1992,
ch. 361, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 23-23-11
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 23-23-11 cover?
Section 23-23-11 ("Air Pollution") 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 § 23-23-11?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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