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RI Gen L § 24-12-40D (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-40D - Additional state guaranteed bonds for Newport Bridge.

§ 24-12-40D. Additional state guaranteed bonds for Newport Bridge.Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this chapter, the authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance at one time or from time to time for completion of the Newport Bridge ten million dollars ($10,000,000) aggregate principal amount of bonds of the authority designated "Newport Bridge bonds — Guaranteed by the state." The state guaranteed bonds shall be in addition to the bonds of the authority authorized pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this chapter, (except that the three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) revenue bonds payable solely from toll revenues of the Newport Bridge and the Mount Hope Bridge authorized by § 24-12-40C but unissued by the authority to pay for a part of the cost of completion of the Newport Bridge shall not be issued) and the issuance thereof and the maturities and other details thereof (including the approval of the maturities of the state guaranteed bonds by the general treasurer) shall be governed by the provisions of § 24-12-40B insofar as § 24-12-40B may be applicable and consistent with the provisions of this section. The state guaranteed bonds shall be treated as state guaranteed bonds issued pursuant to § 24-12-40B for the purposes of deposits to the credit of and payments from the special funds established pursuant thereto; provided, however, that a portion of the proceeds of the additional state guaranteed bonds may be deposited to the credit of a special bond reserve fund to be held by the general treasurer and applied (together with any interest income therefrom) to the payment of interest becoming due on the additional state guaranteed bonds issued under the provisions of this section. The authority is further authorized subject to the approval of the general treasurer to provide by resolution for the issuance of bonds of the authority for the purpose of refunding any of the additional state guaranteed bonds. The state hereby guarantees the payment of the principal of and the interest on all the additional state guaranteed bonds, including any bonds issued to refund the bonds, issued under the provisions of this section as the bonds respectively become due and payable, and the full faith and credit of the state is hereby pledged for the payment, and a statement to that effect shall be endorsed on the bonds by the general treasurer.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 183, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-40E (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-40E - State guaranteed bonds - General provision.

§ 24-12-40E. State guaranteed bonds — General provision.All payments made by the authority to the general fund for amounts loaned to the authority for payments on bond interest paid on state guaranteed bonds, shall, if requested in writing by the director of administration, be deposited by the state controller to a restricted receipt account. The moneys and interest or income earned from their investment shall be used for the payment of debt service cost (principal and interest) for state general obligation bonds.History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 167, art. XIV, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-40F (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-40F - Title to Sakonnet River Bridge vested in Rhode Island turnpike and Bridge authority - Institution of tolls.

§ 24-12-40F. Title to Sakonnet River Bridge vested in Rhode Island turnpike and Bridge authority — Institution of tolls.All powers, control, and jurisdiction of and title to the Sakonnet River Bridge is authorized to be transferred to the Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority. Beginning August 19, 2013, and concluding on June 30, 2014, the authority may charge and collect tolls for the use of the Sakonnet River Bridge to provide funds sufficient with any other monies available therefor for paying the costs of acquiring, leasing, maintaining, repairing, and operating the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, the Mount Hope Bridge, the Newport Bridge, the Sakonnet River Bridge, the turnpike, and additional facilities. Provided, however, until June 30, 2014, the toll imposed on the Sakonnet River Bridge shall not exceed ten cents ($0.10).History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 20, § 4; P.L. 2013, ch. 143, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 5, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 15, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 16, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 21, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-40G (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-40G - Title to Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge vested in Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority.

§ 24-12-40G. Title to Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge vested in Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority.All powers, control, and jurisdiction of and title to the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge is authorized to be transferred to the Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority.History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 20, § 4.
RI Gen L § 24-12-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-41 - Severability.

§ 24-12-41. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of that court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.History of Section.P.L. 1954, ch. 3390, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 24-12-41.
RI Gen L § 24-12-42 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-42 - Narragansett Bay Bridge authority obligations.

§ 24-12-42. Narragansett Bay Bridge authority obligations.All obligations of the Narragansett Bay Bridge authority created by chapter 2152 of the public laws of 1948 to repay any advances made to it by the Jamestown Bridge commission before January 1, 1954 shall be relinquished.History of Section.P.L. 1954, ch. 3390, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 24-12-42.
RI Gen L § 24-12-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-43 - Repealed.

§ 24-12-43. Repealed.History of Section.G.L., § 24-12-43, as enacted by P.L. 1960, ch. 219, § 25; Repealed by P.L. 1965, ch. 43, § 4.
RI Gen L § 24-12-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-44 - Construction of connecting highways.

§ 24-12-44. Construction of connecting highways.As the construction of a highway from a point at or near the Kingston interchange on state route 3 (the same being interstate route 95) to a point at or near the Jamestown Bridge is necessary to effectuate the powers granted by this chapter, the general assembly shall appropriate the sum or sums as it may deem necessary to provide for the construction of the highway before the opening for traffic of the Newport Bridge.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 219, § 25.
RI Gen L § 24-12-44A, 24-12-44B (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-44A, 24-12-44B - Repealed.

§ 24-12-44A, 24-12-44B. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 165, § 21; Repealed by P.L. 1965, ch. 43, § 4.
RI Gen L § 24-12-45 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-45 - Liberal construction.

§ 24-12-45. Liberal construction.This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 219, § 28.
RI Gen L § 24-12-46 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-46 - Severability.

§ 24-12-46. Severability.The provisions of this chapter are severable and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of the court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions of this chapter. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that this chapter would have been adopted had the unconstitutional provisions not been included therein.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 219, § 29.
RI Gen L § 24-12-47 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-47 - Inconsistent laws inapplicable.

§ 24-12-47. Inconsistent laws inapplicable.All other general or special laws inconsistent with any provision of this chapter are hereby declared to be inapplicable to the provisions of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 219, § 30.
RI Gen L § 24-12-49 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-49 - Declaration of policy - Preventing economic harm to the town of Jamestown.

§ 24-12-49. Declaration of policy — Preventing economic harm to the town of Jamestown.It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to prevent the economic harm to the town of Jamestown which will occur upon the opening of the Newport Bridge to traffic through loss of employment opportunities on the Jamestown and Newport ferries and the resultant dislocation of the residence of the Jamestown and Newport ferries employees, therefore:(1) The authority shall, in the operation and maintenance of the Newport Bridge, engage employees of the department of transportation who were employed in connection with the operation of the ferries from Jamestown to Newport and whose employment is terminated voluntarily or involuntarily by reason of the opening of the Newport Bridge to traffic, before it shall engage any other employees.(2) The several departments of the state government including the personnel department are hereby charged with the responsibility of providing employment opportunities within the state classified service and within reasonable commuting distance of their residences, for employees of the department of transportation who were employed in connection with the operation of ferries from Jamestown to Newport and whose employment has been terminated by reason of the opening of the Newport Bridge to traffic.(3) During the period of the operation of the Newport Bridge as contemplated in this chapter, preference shall continue to be given to employees of the department of transportation employed in connection with the operation of the ferry from Jamestown to Newport and whose employment has been terminated by reason of the opening of the Newport Bridge to traffic in filling vacancies which may occur from time to time.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 210, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-50 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-50 - Relationship to department of transportation.

§ 24-12-50. Relationship to department of transportation.(a) The department of transportation is hereby constituted as the agency for the authority in carrying out all of the powers to construct, acquire, operate, and maintain turnpikes and bridges as conferred by the general laws upon the authority.(b) Nothing in chapter 13 of title 42 or in this amendment to chapter 12 of title 24 shall limit the discretions, powers, and authorities of the Rhode Island turnpike and bridge authority necessary or desirable for it to execute and carry out the covenants, agreements, duties, and liabilities assumed by it in the trust agreement by and between the authority and the then serving trustee under indenture dated as of April 1, 2010, as supplemented from time to time, nor shall these chapters be construed in any way to affect the rights, privileges, powers, and remedies of any trustee and its successors, or of the holders of the bonds issued under the indenture, or under any resolutions of the authority.History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 111, § 3; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 20, § 3.
RI Gen L § 24-12-51 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-51 - The Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.

§ 24-12-51. The Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.Any bridge constructed in replacement of the Jamestown Bridge, as defined in § 24-12-1(7), shall be named and known as the "Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 397, § 2.
RI Gen L § 24-12-51.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-51.1 - Former Jamestown Verrazano Bridge - Public fishing area.

§ 24-12-51.1. Former Jamestown Verrazano Bridge — Public fishing area.(a) The directors of the department of transportation and department of environmental management are hereby authorized and directed to retain the state-owned land adjacent to the former Jamestown Bridge on the North Kingstown side of the former bridge for use as a public parking area and public shore access site. The land so retained shall be open to the general public at no charge, and shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities, and shall provide the public with free and unfettered access to the shore and/or to any structure built over the water, in accordance with subsection (b) below.(b) The directors of the department of transportation and department of environmental management are hereby authorized and directed to give due consideration to further development of the public shore access site provided for in this section, particularly with regard to recreational fishing opportunities. Such consideration shall include, but not be limited to, the potential establishment of a public fishing pier, boat access, and/or park. In pursuing further development of the site, the directors shall seek to maximize public use and enjoyment of the site, particularly with regard to fishing access. Any structures or facilities so developed shall be open to the general public at no charge and shall be made accessible to persons with disabilities.(c) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in any general or public law, rule or regulation, the state of Rhode Island shall be responsible for maintenance and security of the site described in this section.(d) Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the directors of the department of transportation and the department of environmental management are hereby authorized to limit public access to the site described in this section, between sunset and sunrise.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 348, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 58; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 58; P.L. 2008, ch. 143, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 196, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-52 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-52 - Succotash Road Bridge.

§ 24-12-52. Succotash Road Bridge.The Succotash Road Bridge in the town of South Kingstown shall be named and known as the "Norman Lavallee Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 460, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-53 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-53 - William E. Powers Memorial Bridge.

§ 24-12-53. William E. Powers Memorial Bridge.The bridge on Board Street (route 114) in the town of Cumberland shall be named and known as the "William E. Powers Memorial Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 463, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-54 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-54 - Alfred U. Menard Memorial Bridge.

§ 24-12-54. Alfred U. Menard Memorial Bridge.The route 99 Sayles Hill Road overpass in the town of Lincoln shall be named and known as the "Alfred U. Menard Memorial Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 22, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-55 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-55 - The Claiborne Pell Bridge.

§ 24-12-55. The Claiborne Pell Bridge.The Newport Bridge shall hereafter be named and known as the "Claiborne Pell Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 458, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-56 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-56 - Honorable John F. Conley Bridge.

§ 24-12-56. Honorable John F. Conley Bridge.The Greenwood Avenue bridge in the city of East Providence shall hereafter be known as the "Honorable John F. Conley Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 15, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-57 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-57 - General George S. Greene Memorial Bridge.

§ 24-12-57. General George S. Greene Memorial Bridge.The bridge known as Bridge No. 5 on Post Road in the Apponaug section of the city of Warwick shall hereafter be known as the "General George S. Greene Memorial Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 69, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-58 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-58 - Robert E. Rowan, P.E. Bridge.

§ 24-12-58. Robert E. Rowan, P.E. Bridge.The Crawford Street Bridge shall hereafter be named and known as the "Robert E. Rowan, P.E. Bridge".History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 464, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-12-59 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-12 - Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority|Section 24-12-59 - Bondholders' rights not to be affected by the state.

§ 24-12-59. Bondholders' rights not to be affected by the state.The state does pledge to and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued under this chapter that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders until those bonds or notes, together with their interest, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of those holders, are fully met and discharged. The authority is authorized to include this pledge and agreement of the state in any agreement with the holders of those bonds or notes.History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 2, § 3.
RI Gen L § 24-13-1 - 24-13-32 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-13 - Mount Hope Bridge Authority|Section 24-13-1 - 24-13-32 - Repealed.

§ 24-13-1 — 24-13-32. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1954, ch. 3391, §§ 1-17 and 20; P.L. 1959, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 155; Repealed by P.L. 2006, ch. 13, § 1, effective March 29, 2006; P.L. 2006, ch. 25, § 1, effective April 20, 2006.
RI Gen L § 24-14-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-14 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 24-14-1 - Short title.

§ 24-14-1. Short title.This act may be cited as the "Junkyard Control Act."History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-14-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-14 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 24-14-2 - Declaration of policy.

§ 24-14-2. Declaration of policy.For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest to regulate and restrict the establishment, operation, and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary highways systems within this state. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this chapter are public nuisances.History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-14-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-14 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 24-14-3 - Definitions.

§ 24-14-3. Definitions.(a) "Automobile junkyard" means any establishment or place where one or more unserviceable, discarded, worn out or junked automobiles or bodies, engines, tires, parts or accessories are gathered together.(b) "Interstate system" means that portion of the national system of interstate and defense highways located within this state, as officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated, by the director of transportation, and approved by the secretary of commerce, pursuant to the provisions of title 23, United States Code, Highways.(c) "Junk" means old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.(d) "Junkyard" means an establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated, or used for storing, keeping, buying, or selling junk, or for the maintenance or operation of an automobile junkyard and the term shall include garbage dumps and sanitary fills.(e) "Primary system" means that portion of connected main highways, as officially designated, or as may hereafter be so designated, by the director of transportation, and approved by the secretary of commerce, pursuant to the provisions of title 23, United States Code, Highways.History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-14-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-14 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 24-14-4 - Junkyards prohibited.

§ 24-14-4. Junkyards prohibited.No person, firm, corporation or association shall establish, operate or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within one thousand feet (1000′) of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, except the following:(1) Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not to be visible from the main traveled way of the system, or otherwise removed from sight.(2) Those located within areas which are zoned for industrial use under authority of law.(3) Those located within unzoned industrial areas, which areas shall be determined from actual land uses and defined by regulations to be promulgated by the director of transportation.(4) Those which are not visible from the main traveled way of the system.History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 24-14-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 24 - Highways|Chapter 24-14 - Junkyard Control Act|Section 24-14-5 - Junkyards lawfully in existence.

§ 24-14-5. Junkyards lawfully in existence.Any junkyard lawfully in existence on May 6, 1966, or which is or may be lawfully established along any highway which is hereafter made a part of the interstate or primary systems and which has been so established before the inclusion of the highway within the interstate or primary systems and which is within one thousand feet (1000′) of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary system, shall be screened, if feasible, by the director of transportation at locations on the highway right-of-way or in areas acquired for such purposes outside the right-of-way so as not to be visible from the main traveled way of the highways; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to relieve the owners or operators of automobile junkyards from the provisions of chapter 21 of title 5 relating to the screening thereof.History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.