§ 2-15-15. Arrest and prosecution of violators.
Any police officer, sheriff or any employee of the department of environmental management having police powers may arrest a violator or violators of §§ 2-15-12 — 2-15-17 and cause him or her or them to be prosecuted before the proper court.
History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 735, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 2-15-15.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-15 - Protection of Trees and Plants Generally
Section 2-15-1. - Registration of wood cutting operations.
Section 2-15-2. - Reports to department — Suspensions.
Section 2-15-4. - Exemptions from §§ 2-15-1 — 2-15-3.
Section 2-15-5. - Removal of injurious plants.
Section 2-15-6. - Injuries to trees and shrubs prohibited.
Section 2-15-7. - Throwing of debris prohibited.
Section 2-15-9. - Control of injurious gases.
Section 2-15-10. - Control of injurious liquids.
Section 2-15-11. - Penalty for violations of §§ 2-15-6, 2-15-8, 2-15-9, and 2-15-10.
Section 2-15-12. - Plants for taking of which permits are required.
Section 2-15-13. - Transportation of contraband plants.
Section 2-15-14. - Plants as prima facie evidence of violations.
Section 2-15-15. - Arrest and prosecution of violators.
Section 2-15-16. - Penalty for violations of §§ 2-15-12 — 2-15-17.
Section 2-15-17. - Powers of department of environmental management preserved.