§ 12-2-7. Payment of officers — Liability for misconduct.
Railroad and steamboat police officers shall be paid by the corporation or carrier upon whose petition they were appointed, and the corporation or carrier shall be liable to parties for any official misconduct of the officers to the same extent as for torts of agents and servants in their employment, but no town or city shall be responsible for the acts of the officers.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 107, § 9; G.L. 1896, ch. 107, § 7; P.L. 1902, ch. 972, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 128, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 134, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 615, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 12-2-7.
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.