Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 46-22 - Regulation of Boats
Section 46-22-9.7. - Marine safety zones.

§ 46-22-9.7. Marine safety zones.
The director shall formulate a memorandum of understanding with the coastal resources management council and the United States Coast Guard with regard to the establishment of temporary safety zones and/or exclusionary zones.
History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 32, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 46 - Waters and Navigation

Chapter 46-22 - Regulation of Boats

Section 46-22-1. - Declaration of policy.

Section 46-22-2. - Definitions.

Section 46-22-3. - Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited.

Section 46-22-4. - Identification number and registration fee.

Section 46-22-5. - Classification and required equipment.

Section 46-22-6. - Exemption from numbering provisions of this chapter.

Section 46-22-7. - Boat liveries.

Section 46-22-8. - Muffling devices.

Section 46-22-9. - Prohibited operation.

Section 46-22-9.1. - Houseboats — Exclusion from coastal ponds.

Section 46-22-9.2. - Flotation devices — Children.

Section 46-22-9.3. - Operating so as to endanger, resulting in death.

Section 46-22-9.4. - Operating so as to endanger, resulting in personal injury.

Section 46-22-9.5. - Speeding.

Section 46-22-9.6. - False distress or hoax calls.

Section 46-22-9.7. - Marine safety zones.

Section 46-22-9.8. - Certificate of boating safety education.

Section 46-22-10. - Collisions, accidents, and casualties.

Section 46-22-11. - Transmittal of information.

Section 46-22-12. - Water skis and surfboards.

Section 46-22-13. - Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions.

Section 46-22-13.1. - Marine safety zones.

Section 46-22-13.2. - Bridge safety.

Section 46-22-14. - Local regulation.

Section 46-22-15. - Owner’s civil liability.

Section 46-22-15.1. - Operation of boat by nonresident as appointment of attorney to receive process.

Section 46-22-15.2. - Service on nonresident.

Section 46-22-15.3. - Process fees as costs — Record of process.

Section 46-22-16. - Boat manufacturers and dealers.

Section 46-22-17. - Enforcement.

Section 46-22-17.1. - Enforcement power of employees of the department of environmental management.

Section 46-22-17.2. - Prosecution of violations.

Section 46-22-17.3. - Refusal to stop on order or command.

Section 46-22-18. - Funds.

Section 46-22-19. - Penalties.

Section 46-22-20. - Severability.

Section 46-22-21. - Reporting of accidents, casualty, vandalism, and thefts.

Section 46-22-22. - Owner required to make written reports.

Section 46-22-23. - Maximum speed within the city of Warwick.

Section 46-22-24. - Scuba divers, skin diving, or snorkeling — Warning flags.

Section 46-22-25. - Regulations.

Section 46-22-26. - Severability.