§ 39-15-3. Riparian rights as to tidelands.
If any land covered by tidewater shall be taken under this chapter, then damages to the rights of every riparian owner and of every lessee of the land, if any, shall be awarded under the provisions hereof the same as for any other right of property.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 123, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 149, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 179, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 637, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 39-15-3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Section 39-15-1. - Power of condemnation for water supply purposes — Changes in highways.
Section 39-15-2. - Payment for property taken.
Section 39-15-3. - Riparian rights as to tidelands.
Section 39-15-4. - Bond to pay damages for property taken.
Section 39-15-5. - Plat and description of property condemned.
Section 39-15-6. - Notice of condemnation proceedings.
Section 39-15-7. - Hearing on condemnation — Commissioners to appraise damages — Award.
Section 39-15-8. - Jury trial on damages.
Section 39-15-9. - Judgment on award or verdict.
Section 39-15-10. - Amendment of proceedings.
Section 39-15-11. - Grant of right to lay pipes and build reservoirs — Exemption from taxation.
Section 39-15-12. - Liability of landowner for water charges — Lien.