§ 2-1-20.3. Inspection — Penalty.
(a) The director is authorized to enter, examine, or survey, at any reasonable time, any places that he or she considers necessary to carry out his or her responsibilities under §§ 2-1-18 — 2-1-24 without a warrant.
(b) Any person who willfully impedes or obstructs an inspection, examination, or survey by the director or the director’s agents shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100), or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 2-1-20.3; P.L. 1974, ch. 197, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-1 - Agricultural Functions of Department of Environmental Management
Section 2-1-18. - Declaration of intent.
Section 2-1-19. - Public policy on freshwater wetlands.
Section 2-1-20. - Definitions.
Section 2-1-20.1. - Rules and regulations.
Section 2-1-20.2. - Designation of wetlands, buffers, and floodplains.
Section 2-1-20.3. - Inspection — Penalty.
Section 2-1-21. - Approval of director.
Section 2-1-24. - Notice to cease operation and relief in equity — Penalty.