§ 46-5-12. Rules and regulations — Penalty for violation.
(a) The director shall establish and enforce such proper rules and regulations for the government and proper care of all the property acquired under this chapter, whether improved or unimproved, as the director shall deem best, and shall furnish a copy of the rules and regulations to all persons using or occupying the land, property, or any portion thereof, and shall make all needful orders necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and shall fix penalties for disobeying the rules, regulations, or orders, and shall also file in his or her office a copy of all rules, regulations, and orders adopted by the director.
(b) Any person who shall violate any rule, regulation, or order of the department, a copy thereof shall have been theretofore filed in the office of the director of the department of environmental management, shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisoned not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both, in the discretion of the court.
History of Section.P.L. 1910, ch. 568, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 149, § 32; G.L. 1938, ch. 112, § 31; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 100; G.L. 1956, § 46-5-12; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 39.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-5 - Construction of Port Facilities
Section 46-5-1. - Power to acquire land along tidewater.
Section 46-5-2. - Filing of description, plat, and statement as to land to be condemned.
Section 46-5-3. - Vesting of title to land taken.
Section 46-5-4. - Service and publication of notice of taking of land.
Section 46-5-5. - Payment of agreed price.
Section 46-5-6. - Jury assessment of damages — Consolidation of claims for trial.
Section 46-5-7. - Late filing of petition for jury trial.
Section 46-5-8. - Representation of infants and incompetents.
Section 46-5-9. - Construction of port facilities — Rates for services.
Section 46-5-10. - Lease of facilities.
Section 46-5-11. - Control and management of public facilities.
Section 46-5-12. - Rules and regulations — Penalty for violation.
Section 46-5-13. - Disposition of revenues.
Section 46-5-14. - Operation of facilities for public use.