Rhode Island § 46-10-19 - Shipwrecks
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§ 46-10-19. Shipwrecks
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-10-19
§ 46-10-19. Inventory of property wrecked on Block Island — Reimbursement of director.
The director of the department of environmental management shall on every such occasion take an inventory of all the property that shall come into the director’s possession; and whenever required by the owner of the property or the owner’s agent or by any insurance company or underwriter or other person interested in the property, the director shall make an oath to the truth of the inventory, and shall deliver a copy thereof, together with all the property, to the owner, agent, or other person lawfully authorized to receive it; provided, that there shall be paid or secured to be paid to the director a reasonable compensation for his or her services and expenses, and the customhouse duties and other charges, if any, as he or she shall have paid or become liable to pay on or for the property in question.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 145, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 6; G.L. 1938,
ch. 115, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 100; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-19.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-10-19
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-10-19 cover?
Section 46-10-19 ("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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 46-10-19?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 46-10-19 apply to my situation?
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