§ 46-18-16. Maximum period of detention of natural stream.
No person owning any dam on any river or stream of water shall detain the natural stream thereof, at any one time, more than twelve (12) hours out of twenty-four (24) hours, except on Sundays, whenever he or she shall be requested by the owner of any dam within one mile below on the same stream to suffer the natural run of the river or stream to pass his or her dam.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 122, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 148, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 178, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 636, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 46-18-16.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-18 - Damages from Milldams
Section 46-18-1. - Right of owner to continue and improve dam and pond.
Section 46-18-2. - Action for damages from dam — Liability of mill and dam for recovery.
Section 46-18-3. - Jury trial of damages.
Section 46-18-4. - Scope of damages appraised.
Section 46-18-5. - Appraisal of future yearly damages.
Section 46-18-6. - Appraisal of damages in gross.
Section 46-18-7. - Election between yearly damages and damages in gross.
Section 46-18-8. - Effect of election — Judgment.
Section 46-18-9. - Judgment on failure of plaintiff to make election.
Section 46-18-10. - Execution against mill and dam.
Section 46-18-11. - Effect of sale on execution — Redemption.
Section 46-18-12. - Cessation of yearly damages after removal of dam.
Section 46-18-13. - Death of plaintiff pending action.
Section 46-18-14. - Sale of cotenant’s interest pending action.
Section 46-18-15. - Death of defendant pending action.
Section 46-18-16. - Maximum period of detention of natural stream.