Rhode Island § 24-14-2 - Junkyard Control Act
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§ 24-14-2. Junkyard Control Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-2
§ 24-14-2. Declaration of policy.
For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest to regulate and restrict the establishment, operation, and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary highways systems within this state. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter are public nuisances.
History of Section.
P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 24-14-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 24-14-2 cover?
Section 24-14-2 ("Junkyard Control Act") 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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