§ 23-22.5-4. Penalty for violations.
Any person who violates any rule, regulation, or order of the department of environmental management relating to drowning prevention, lifesaving, first aid and safety personnel and equipment at any camp, camp ground, bathhouse, bathing resort, beachside hotel or boarding house, beachside parking area, swimming pool, other beach and swimming area, surfing areas, amusement park, and skiing area serving the general public by fee, membership, or invitation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and for each offense shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 114; P.L. 1954, ch. 3343, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-23-4; P.L. 1967, ch. 166, § 1; 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.