§ 2-14-9. Suppression of pests and diseases.
In any case where the town or city council requests the department of environmental management to give general supervision over its town or city forest in the suppression of insect pests and tree diseases, the tree warden shall follow those recommendations and cooperate closely with the department of environmental management.
History of Section.P.L. 1931, ch. 1763, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 225, § 14; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 160; G.L. 1956, § 2-14-9.
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.