§ 24-2-1. Creation of public highways by use.
All lands which have been or shall be quietly, peaceably, and actually used and improved and considered as public highways for the space of twenty (20) years, and which shall be declared by the town council of the town wherein they lie to be public highways, shall be taken and considered as public highways to all intents and purposes as fully and effectually as if the lands had been regularly laid out, recorded and opened by the town council of the town where the lands may lie.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 71, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 82, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 95, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 72, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 24-2-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 24-2 - Highways by Grant or Use
Section 24-2-1. - Creation of public highways by use.
Section 24-2-2. - Notice of intent to declare highway public.
Section 24-2-3. - Appeal of declaration.
Section 24-2-4. - Platting of highway.
Section 24-2-5. - Platting of highways previously declared.
Section 24-2-6. - Widening of highways.
Section 24-2-7. - Proceedings and plats as evidence of highway.
Section 24-2-8. - Acceptance and opening of highway on land specially granted.
Section 24-2-8.1. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Charlestown.
Section 24-2-8.3. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Richmond.
Section 24-2-8.4. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Burrillville.
Section 24-2-8.5. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of West Warwick.
Section 24-2-9. - Common law rights and remedies preserved.
Section 24-2-10. - Liability of town for maintenance of highways.