Rhode Island § 45-2-43 - General Powers
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§ 45-2-43. General Powers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-2-43
§ 45-2-43. Right of way tree planting.
Cities and towns may appropriate resources to be used under the direction of the tree warden in planting shade trees upon land adjoining public right of ways, at a distance not exceeding twenty (20) feet from the public ways, that will function as public trees by improving, protecting, shading or beautifying the right of way; provided, that the written consent of the owner of the adjoining land is first obtained.
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 228, § 1.
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Section 45-2-43 ("General Powers") 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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