§ 23-19.2-7. Ordinances for abatement of nuisances.
The city or town councils of the several cities and towns may pass any ordinances, not inconsistent with chapter 1 of title 10, as they may deem most effectual for the prevention, suppression, or abatement of any nuisance as is described in §§ 11-30-1 or 11-30-2, or the councils may remove or cause to be removed the nuisance, in the manner provided by law for the removal of other nuisances.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 92, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 108, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 120, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 601, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 23-19-7; P.L. 1967, ch. 116, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-19.2-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-19.2 - Local Health Regulations
Section 23-19.2-1. - General regulations of cities and towns.
Section 23-19.2-2. - Regulation of removal of night soil and cleaning of cesspools and septic tanks.
Section 23-19.2-3. - Violation of regulations.
Section 23-19.2-5. - Service of notice to remove refuse, solid waste, overgrowth or filth.
Section 23-19.2-6. - Removal of refuse, solid waste, or filth.
Section 23-19.2-7. - Ordinances for abatement of nuisances.
Section 23-19.2-8. - Notice to vacate unfit dwellings — Penalties for disobedience.
Section 23-19.2-9. - Local regulations as to cattle.
Section 23-19.2-10. - Penalties for breach of regulations.
Section 23-19.2-11. - Percolation tests and ground water determinations.