Rhode Island § 46-6-4 - Obstructions to Navigation
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§ 46-6-4. Obstructions to Navigation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-6-4
§ 46-6-4. Protection of Blackstone and Seekonk Rivers.
No person shall put any substance in the Blackstone River or in the Seekonk River, or do any act or shall permit anything within his or her control to be done or shall do or permit anything within his or her control to be continued to be done, that shall cause any substance to be put or conveyed into those rivers in such way that the navigable waters of the Seekonk River shall be injured for the purposes of navigation or in such way that the navigable channel of the river shall be diminished either in width or depth. Every person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 118, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 144, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 149, § 3; G.L. 1938,
ch. 112, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 46-6-4.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-6-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-6-4 cover?
Section 46-6-4 ("Obstructions to Navigation") 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 § 46-6-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 46-6-4 apply to my situation?
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