§ 45-62-1. Legislative findings.
The general assembly recognizes and declares that:
(1) Many man-made dams in Rhode Island provide important values to local communities, including the protection of public safety and private property; the protection of drinking water supplies, recreational opportunities, and electrical supplies; the preservation and enhancement of scenic beauty; and the conservation of fish and wildlife resources.
(2) In order to protect the values that dams provide, or mitigate the risk posed by dams that no longer serve any useful purpose, dams must be properly operated, maintained, repaired and/or removed.
(3) The costs of properly operating, maintaining, repairing and/or removing dams are often significant and recurring in nature. In order to meet these costs, local communities should be able to form dam management districts as one of several financial tools available to them.
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 138, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 310, § 70.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-62 - Dam Management Districts
Section 45-62-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 45-62-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 45-62-3. - Power of councils.
Section 45-62-4. - Lien of district fees.
Section 45-62-5. - Indemnification.
Section 45-62-5.1. - Immunity from civil liability.
Section 45-62-6. - Powers of department and responsibilities of dam owners retained.
Section 45-62-7. - Exemption from real and personal property taxes.