§ 46-12.5.1-4. Ballast water discharge.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall cause or permit the discharge of contaminated ballast water from a vessel into the water of the state.
(b) The master of a vessel may discharge contaminated ballast water from a vessel only if it is necessary for the safety of the vessel and no alternative action is feasible to ensure the safety of the vessel.
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.