§ 11-44-32. Clearance of public rights of way.
(a) Every person, firm, or corporation who is the owner of land abutting a public sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk free of any shrubs or other debris under the control of the owner. The owner shall also be required to see that the branches of any tree under his or her control which overhang a public sidewalk are at least seven (7) feet above the sidewalk.
(b) Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this section shall, upon adjudication be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 396, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-44 - Trespass and Vandalism
Section 11-44-1. - Vandalism — Obstruction of lawful pursuits.
Section 11-44-2. - Injury or removal of vegetation — Buildings and fences.
Section 11-44-3. - Arrest and detention of persons taking fruits and vegetables.
Section 11-44-4. - Shooting, trapping or fishing on posted lands — Destruction of signs.
Section 11-44-5. - Willful damage while hunting, trapping or fishing.
Section 11-44-6. - Defacement of bank bills and notes.
Section 11-44-7. - Misappropriation of vehicle, boat, or animal.
Section 11-44-8. - Injury to or interference with water-control structures.
Section 11-44-9. - Firing of weapon near baiting place.
Section 11-44-10. - Injurious substances on baiting places.
Section 11-44-11. - Injury to boundary or line markers.
Section 11-44-12. - Injury to public property.
Section 11-44-12.1. - Damage to instrumentality of public transportation.
Section 11-44-13. - Injury to public statues and monuments.
Section 11-44-14. - Breaking lamps or windows.
Section 11-44-16. - Removal of gravel from or deposit of debris on Easton’s Beach.
Section 11-44-17. - Enforcement of § 11-44-16.
Section 11-44-18. - Bounds of Easton’s Beach.
Section 11-44-19. - Deposit of debris on Middletown beaches.
Section 11-44-20. - Property of life saving corps — Interference or deception.
Section 11-44-21. - Vandalizing alarms or call boxes — False alarms.
Section 11-44-22. - Throwing articles at moving vehicles.
Section 11-44-23. - Throwing objects at police officer, firefighter or police or fire vehicles.
Section 11-44-24. - Blocking or obstructing public rights-of-way to water.
Section 11-44-25. - Deposit of debris on public rights-of-way to water.
Section 11-44-26.1. - Mandatory minimum fine for willful trespass within school buildings.
Section 11-44-27. - Fishing from Jamestown Bridge prohibited.
Section 11-44-28. - Trespass upon premises of private recreational facilities.
Section 11-44-29. - Willful breaking of glass.
Section 11-44-30. - Posting of signs — Types.
Section 11-44-31. - Desecration of places of public assemblage.