§ 46-12.5.1-3. Prohibition against oil pollution.
(a) No person shall discharge, cause to be discharged, or permit the discharge of oil into, or upon the waters or land of the state except by regulation or by permit from the director.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation or order of the director issued pursuant to this chapter shall be strictly liable to the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 32, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-12.5.1 - Oil Pollution Control
Section 46-12.5.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 46-12.5.1-2. - Powers and duties of the director.
Section 46-12.5.1-3. - Prohibition against oil pollution.
Section 46-12.5.1-4. - Ballast water discharge.
Section 46-12.5.1-5. - Discharge reporting.
Section 46-12.5.1-6. - Civil penalties for discharge of oil.
Section 46-12.5.1-7. - Damages.
Section 46-12.5.1-8. - Reimbursement for cleanup expenses — Deposit of money.
Section 46-12.5.1-9. - Proceedings for enforcement.
Section 46-12.5.1-10. - Criminal penalties.
Section 46-12.5.1-11. - Emergency powers.
Section 46-12.5.1-12. - Notices of violations and compliance orders.
Section 46-12.5.1-13. - Remedies cumulative.
Section 46-12.5.1-14. - Oil discharge cleanup personnel, equipment, expenses.