Rhode Island § 46-3-5 - Shore Development
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 46-3-5 — Shore Development, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-3-5. Shore Development
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-3-5
§ 46-3-5. Beach areas classed as exposed — Extent of areas.
Open beach areas, including spits, dunes, and barrier beaches that are subject to loss of material through high waves, strong currents, or scouring wave action, or beach areas vulnerable to storm damage because of geographical location, are classed as exposed beach areas within the meaning of this chapter. The limits of those exposed beach areas shall be the extent of the natural topography of the land surface, not necessarily co-extensive with political boundaries, and shall include private and public property upon which public money may be spent and public debt incurred for the protection and conservation thereof, and taxes levied to support expenditures for those purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-3-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-3-5 cover?
Section 46-3-5 ("Shore Development") 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 § 46-3-5?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 46-3-5" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 46-3-5 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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