§ 12-2-5. Powers of steamboat police.
Steamboat police officers shall have similar powers upon the vessels and boats of the carriers upon whose petition they were appointed, and upon the premises and at the wharves and landing places owned or used by the carrier, to those given by §§ 12-2-3 and 12-2-4 to railroad police officers.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 107, § 7; G.L. 1896, ch. 107, § 5; P.L. 1902, ch. 972, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 128, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 134, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 615, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 12-2-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-2 - Railroad, Steamboat, and Bridge Police
Section 12-2-1. - Commissioning of special police — Revocation of commission.
Section 12-2-2. - Badges to be worn or carried by officers.
Section 12-2-3. - Power to preserve order.
Section 12-2-4. - Arrest and detention of disorderly persons and persons refusing to pay.
Section 12-2-5. - Powers of steamboat police.
Section 12-2-7. - Payment of officers — Liability for misconduct.