§ 23-4-12. Compensation for recovery of body from water.
When services are rendered in bringing to land the dead body of a person found in any of the harbors, rivers, or waters of the state, compensation for services as he or she deemed reasonable may be allowed; but this privilege shall not entitle any person to compensation for services rendered in search for a dead body.
History of Section.P.L. 1973, ch. 169, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 400, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-4 - Office of State Medical Examiners
Section 23-4-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-4-2. - Establishment of office.
Section 23-4-4. - Jurisdiction.
Section 23-4-4.1. - Procedure for performance of autopsies against a family’s religious beliefs.
Section 23-4-5. - Chief medical examiner — Assistants and other staff.
Section 23-4-6. - State medical examiners commission.
Section 23-4-7. - Reporting of certain deaths required — Violations — Penalties.
Section 23-4-8. - Procedure for investigation of deaths.
Section 23-4-9. - Deaths in public places.
Section 23-4-10. - Disposition of deceased bodies.
Section 23-4-11. - Effects and property of deceased.
Section 23-4-12. - Compensation for recovery of body from water.
Section 23-4-13. - Establishment of fees.
Section 23-4-14. - Preservation of reports — Tabular reports.