§ 20-12-4. Fishways.
For the purpose of providing for the passage of anadromous fish species to their traditional spawning grounds in freshwater, the department of environmental management is authorized and directed to construct fishways around or through existing dams in the rivers and streams of this state. The owners of those dams shall cooperate with the department of environmental management and shall not be liable for any damage as the result of the construction of the fishways.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 197, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 20-12 - Fish Cultivation
Section 20-12-1. - Cultivation of inland fish.
Section 20-12-2. - Acquisition of land for fish cultivation.
Section 20-12-3. - Freshwater hatcheries.
Section 20-12-5. - Fishing prohibited in or near waters set aside.
Section 20-12-6. - Obstructions to fish culture.
Section 20-12-7. - Violations as to fish cultivation projects.