§ 2-16-7. Compensation for loss or destruction of infested plants.
No damages shall be awarded to the owner for the loss or destruction of infested or infected plants, plant products, or other articles or reimbursement made for expenses incurred incident to the application of the prescribed preventive or remedial measures. The infected or infested plants, plant products, or articles are a public menace. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as preventing financial assistance to owners where that financial assistance is provided for under specific legislation other than this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1955, ch. 3547, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 2-16-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-16 - General Plant Pest Act
Section 2-16-1. - Short title.
Section 2-16-2. - Definitions.
Section 2-16-3. - Powers of director.
Section 2-16-4. - Permitting plant pests to exist — Distribution of infected plants.
Section 2-16-5. - Concealment of plants from inspection.
Section 2-16-6. - Order to destroy or treat infected plants.
Section 2-16-7. - Compensation for loss or destruction of infested plants.
Section 2-16-8. - Treatment or destruction by director.
Section 2-16-9. - Destruction or return of infected shipments of plants.
Section 2-16-10. - Hearing on quarantine or embargo.
Section 2-16-11. - Penalty for violations.