§ 23-22.5-10. Control of surfboard activities.
The director of the department of environmental management or a person designated by him or her and acting in his or her behalf is authorized to designate certain water areas within the state where surfboarding shall be prohibited and to make any rules and regulations that shall be necessary to control surfing and surfboard activities within the territorial water areas of this state. Any person violating any of the rules or regulations made by the director of the department of environmental management pursuant to the authority granted in this section shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 194, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-23-10; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-22.5 - Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving
Section 23-22.5-1. - Rules, regulations, and orders — Facilities to which applicable.
Section 23-22.5-2. - Enforcement.
Section 23-22.5-3. - Obstruction of entrance to premises.
Section 23-22.5-4. - Penalty for violations.
Section 23-22.5-5. - Orders to cease operating — Relief in equity.
Section 23-22.5-6. - Recreational safety council — Appeals — Composition of council.
Section 23-22.5-7. - Appointment of council members.
Section 23-22.5-8. - Filling of vacancies — Functions of council.
Section 23-22.5-9. - Swimming in breachways prohibited.
Section 23-22.5-10. - Control of surfboard activities.
Section 23-22.5-11. - City and town responsibility for bathing areas.
Section 23-22.5-12. - Lifesaving buoy required in police vehicles.
Section 23-22.5-13. - Lifeguards — Sun protection.
Section 23-22.5-14. - Lifesaving equipment required at all lakes and ponds.