Rhode Island § 46-10-15 - Shipwrecks
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§ 46-10-15. Shipwrecks
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-10-15
§ 46-10-15. Taking charge of property wrecked on Block Island.
The director of the department of environmental management shall, immediately on receiving information of any shipwreck or of the finding of any shipwrecked goods or property of any kind in value to the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) or more upon the shore of Block Island, repair to the place where the property may be found, and in case the property shall not be in the custody of any owner or agent, the director shall take charge thereof and shall preserve and secure the property for the owner.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 3; G.L. 1938,
ch. 115, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-15.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-10-15
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-10-15 cover?
Section 46-10-15 ("Shipwrecks") 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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