§ 23-22.5-9. Swimming in breachways prohibited.
No person shall swim in the breachway of the Charlestown Pond, or in the breachway of Quonochontaug Pond, or in the breachway of Weekapaug Pond. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a civil violation and be subject to a fine, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense. Jurisdiction over violations of this section shall be with the traffic tribunal. In accordance with chapter 17.10 of title 42, any person charged with violating any of the provisions of this section may elect to dispose of the charge without personally appearing before the traffic tribunal by mailing or delivering the form and summons to the traffic tribunal with a check or money order in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00).
History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 68, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-23-9; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 253, § 6; P.L. 2007, ch. 294, § 6.
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.