§ 23-22.5-14. Lifesaving equipment required at all lakes and ponds.
(1) All cities and towns shall supply and maintain one hundred and fifty feet (150′) of rope and a lifesaving buoy at ponds and lakes located within their respective boundaries during the designated periods of time which swimming, boating or other recreational activities are authorized by the city or town to take place.
(2) The chief of the municipal fire department or his or her designee of the city or town where the lake or pond is located shall be responsible for determining the sites where the safety equipment is needed.
(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any public beaches or swimming areas owned and/or maintained by the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 259, § 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.