§ 2-14-11. Application to Providence.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the city of Providence, and this chapter shall in no way affect the provisions of chapter 1479 of the public laws, 1907, entitled “An act providing for the care and preservation of shade trees, and for other purposes, in the city of Providence,” as amended by chapter 693 of the public laws, 1925. The appointment of a tree warden for the city of Providence is approved by the director of environmental management, as provided in § 2-14-2.
History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1763, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 225, § 15; impl. am. P.L. 1952, ch. 2973, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 2-14-11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Section 2-14-1. - “Tree warden” defined.
Section 2-14-2. - Appointment by town council or city mayor.
Section 2-14-3. - Term of office — Vacancies.
Section 2-14-4. - Deputies — Compensation of warden and deputies.
Section 2-14-5. - Trees under control of warden — Entry on private property.
Section 2-14-6. - Town or city forest areas — Supervision by department of environmental management.
Section 2-14-7. - Powers and duties of wardens.
Section 2-14-8. - Removal and pruning of trees.
Section 2-14-9. - Suppression of pests and diseases.
Section 2-14-10. - Local appropriations.