§ 46-19-1. Periodical inspection required — Records and reports.
The director of the department of environmental management shall cause to be made a thorough inspection of every dam and reservoir in the state as often as may be necessary to keep himself or herself informed of the condition thereof; and shall make and keep a record of the result of the inspection, with whatever knowledge the director shall obtain in reference to each dam or reservoir, and shall make an annual report of his or her doings in his or her office in the month of January to the governor.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 124, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 150, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 180, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 638, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 100; G.L. 1956, § 46-19-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-19 - Inspection of Dams and Reservoirs
Section 46-19-1. - Periodical inspection required — Records and reports.
Section 46-19-2. - Description and plans furnished by owner.
Section 46-19-3. - Approval of plans for construction or alteration.
Section 46-19-4. - Investigations and orders as to unsafe dams and reservoirs.
Section 46-19-5. - Judicial enforcement of order to make dam or reservoir safe.
Section 46-19-6. - Access of agents to private property.
Section 46-19-7. - Employment of consulting engineer.