§ 46-5-3. Vesting of title to land taken.
Upon the filing of the description, plat, and statement, the title to and immediate right of possession of such land shall vest in the state of Rhode Island in fee simple unless a lesser estate or interest therein is specified in the statement as taken by the department of environmental management, in which last case, title to and right of possession of such land shall vest in the state to the extent and according to the nature of the title therein taken.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 112, § 27; P.L. 1945, ch. 1650, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-5-3.
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.