§ 2-11-9. Enforcement powers of fire chiefs.
The fire chiefs shall enforce all laws relating to forest fires, and shall not be required to give surety for costs upon any complaint made by him or her. The fire chiefs shall have the power to arrest without a warrant any person detected in the act of setting or maintaining fire unlawfully.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 2-11-9; P.L. 1970, ch. 124, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-11 - Forest Fire Personnel
Section 2-11-1. - Definitions.
Section 2-11-2. - Designation of fire chief, senior officer, and forest fire district.
Section 2-11-3. - Compensation of fire chief, senior officer, and their employees.
Section 2-11-4. - Patrols during drought.
Section 2-11-5. - Reports of fires.
Section 2-11-6. - Payments to local fire companies and districts.
Section 2-11-7. - Incidental expenses.
Section 2-11-9. - Enforcement powers of fire chiefs.