§ 46-2-24. Prevention of encroachments.
Each city or town shall prescribe regulations designed to prevent encroachments on the improved channels, and shall enforce the regulations, and shall take such means as may be necessary to prevent any encroachments upon the flood channel and conduit capacities to be provided by the improvements.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-24.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects
Section 46-2-1. - Application for federal harbor appropriations.
Section 46-2-2. - Agreements by state to satisfy federal conditions as to projects.
Section 46-2-3. - Agreements to hold federal government harmless.
Section 46-2-4. - Applications for federal aid.
Section 46-2-5. - Payment of state contributions.
Section 46-2-6. - Powers supplemental.
Section 46-2-7. - Agreements by cities and towns to meet federal conditions.
Section 46-2-8. - Joint undertakings of cities and towns.
Section 46-2-9. - Condemnation by cities and towns — Appropriations and borrowing.
Section 46-2-10. - Agreement by town or city to hold federal government harmless.
Section 46-2-11. - State contributions where appropriation made by city or town.
Section 46-2-12. - Acquisition of land for flood control projects authorized.
Section 46-2-13. - Payment for property taken.
Section 46-2-14. - Filing of plat and certificate — Notice to owners.
Section 46-2-15. - Appraisal and award of damages.
Section 46-2-16. - Examination of commissioners’ report — Jury trial on damages — Costs.
Section 46-2-17. - Amendment of proceedings.
Section 46-2-18. - Judgment for damages.
Section 46-2-19. - Damages for riparian rights.
Section 46-2-20. - Acquisition of lands in other towns.
Section 46-2-21. - Cooperation with federal government.
Section 46-2-22. - Compliance with federal and local rules.
Section 46-2-23. - Maintenance and operation of works.
Section 46-2-24. - Prevention of encroachments.