Rhode Island § 46-4-3 - Harbors and Harbor Lines
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§ 46-4-3. Harbors and Harbor Lines
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-4-3
§ 46-4-3. Town regulation of speed of vessels — Control of anchorages.
In addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of any town by authority of § 46-4-2, authority shall also be granted to the town councils of the towns of Barrington, Little Compton, and Warren to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels on the public waters within the confines of those towns and to regulate the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings within the waters or harbors of the towns of Barrington, Little Compton, and Warren.
History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 139, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-4-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-4-3 cover?
Section 46-4-3 ("Harbors and Harbor Lines") 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 § 46-4-3?
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