§ 24-14-2. Declaration of policy.
For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest to regulate and restrict the establishment, operation, and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary highways systems within this state. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter are public nuisances.
History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 24-14 - Junkyard Control Act
Section 24-14-1. - Short title.
Section 24-14-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 24-14-3. - Definitions.
Section 24-14-4. - Junkyards prohibited.
Section 24-14-5. - Junkyards lawfully in existence.
Section 24-14-6. - Requirement as to screening.
Section 24-14-7. - Authority to acquire interest in land for removal and screening of junkyards.
Section 24-14-8. - Injunction.
Section 24-14-10. - Interpretation.
Section 24-14-11. - Agreements with the United States authorized.