§ 23-22.5-11. City and town responsibility for bathing areas.
All cities and towns that own or maintain public beaches and swimming areas shall be fully responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of that beach or swimming area, and for the upkeep and maintenance of all toilet facilities at these areas, and are required to furnish qualified personnel to serve as lifeguards during the swimming season. The department of environmental management shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section and to order those cities and towns to comply with any department directive regarding those facilities.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 178, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-23-11; 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.