Rhode Island § 46-10-22 - Shipwrecks
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 46-10-22 — Shipwrecks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-10-22. Shipwrecks
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-10-22
§ 46-10-22. Amounts due parties other than director — Appeal.
No owner or other person interested in any property wrecked on Block Island shall be held to pay to any person other than the director of the department of environmental management any charge for services or expenses in taking or securing the property, unless it be for property taken or secured before the arrival of the director; in which case the director shall upon due hearing of all parties interested, determine the compensation to be received as aforesaid, and any party dissatisfied with the award of the director may obtain a judicial review under the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 119, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 154, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 150, § 9; G.L. 1938,
ch. 115, § 9; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 100; G.L. 1956, § 46-10-22.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-10-22
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-10-22 cover?
Section 46-10-22 ("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 § 46-10-22?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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