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RI Gen L § 23-28.19-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents - Grandstands - Air-Supported Structures|Section 23-28.19-16 - Seating.

§ 23-28.19-16. Seating.No proprietors of any performance tent, and no managers or other person or persons in charge thereof, shall suffer or permit any person to stand or sit, and no person shall stand or sit, in any aisle or passageway or open space around a ring enclosure in any tent, in which seats are furnished spectators, during the time of any show or performance, or while spectators are present; and no proprietors, managers, or other person or persons shall sell or cause to be sold any greater number of tickets of admission to the tent, for any show or performance therein at a given time, than the number of seats furnished therein, and none of the same shall cause or permit any greater number of persons to enter the tent to attend any show or performance than the number of seats furnished therein; provided, that the provisions hereof shall not apply to police officers, ushers, or other persons employed or having duties to perform therein. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15.
RI Gen L § 23-28.19-17 - 23-28.19-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.19 - Tents - Grandstands - Air-Supported Structures|Section 23-28.19-17 - 23-28.19-20 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.19-17 — 23-28.19-20. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 15; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 34; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 21; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 21, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-1 - 23-28.20-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-1 - 23-28.20-5 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.20-1 — 23-28.20-5. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 16; P.L. 1984, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 35; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 22; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 22, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-6 - Registration and permits.

§ 23-28.20-6. Registration and permits.Registration of and permits for persons, firms, corporations, and partnerships engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale at wholesale or retail liquefied petroleum gas are required.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-7 - Application and hearings on permits.

§ 23-28.20-7. Application and hearings on permits.(a) Application for permits under this chapter shall be made pursuant to regulations adopted by the state fire marshal and those regulations may from time to time be amended by the marshal.(b) The fire marshal shall have the authority to conduct hearings or proceedings concerning the suspension, revocation, or refusal of the issuance or renewal of permit.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 39.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-8 - Application for permit.

§ 23-28.20-8. Application for permit.(a) The applicant must submit an application to the state fire marshal, on a form provided by the state fire marshal. Upon receipt of the application, the state fire marshal will schedule a fire safety inspection of the facility in accordance with N.F.P.A. 1, 2003 edition, as amended by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review.(b) The permit will be issued provided the applicant is in compliance with applicable codes.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 36; P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 23; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 23.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-9 - Permit fee.

§ 23-28.20-9. Permit fee.Each application for a permit under this chapter shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by this section, which fee shall be returned in the event the application is denied. The permit fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) annually. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited as general revenue.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 50, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 77; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 39.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-10 - Expiration of permits.

§ 23-28.20-10. Expiration of permits.All permits issued under this chapter shall expire on the last day of each calendar year unless sooner designed on the permit or sooner revoked.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-11 - Severability.

§ 23-28.20-11. Severability.If any part of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, the unconstitutionality or invalidity shall in no way affect the constitutionality or validity of any other portion thereof which can be given reasonable effect without the part so declared unconstitutional or invalid.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 23-28.20-5; P.L. 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-28.20-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.20 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Section 23-28.20-12 - Immunity from civil liability - Persons assisting.

§ 23-28.20-12. Immunity from civil liability — Persons assisting.Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, no person who without remuneration provides assistance upon request of any police agency, fire company, first aid, rescue, or emergency squad, or other agency or unit of government in the event of an accident or other emergency situation involving the use, handling, transportation, transmission, or storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall be liable in any civil action to respond in damages as a result of his or her acts of commission or omission arising out of and in the course of his or her rendering in good faith any assistance. Nothing herein shall be deemed to grant any immunity to any person who caused the accident or other emergency situation, or to any other person causing damage as a result of his or her willful or wanton act of commission or omission.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. G.L. 1956, § 23-28.20-6; 1985, ch. 53, § 2.
RI Gen L § 23-28.21-1 - 23-28.21-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.21 - Fuel Oil Installations|Section 23-28.21-1 - 23-28.21-18 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.21-1 — 23-28.21-18. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 17; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 37; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 24; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 24, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-1 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-2 - Definitions.

§ 23-28.22-2. Definitions.(a) "Enforcing officer" means the enforcing officer shall be the chief of the fire department or his or her designee of the several cities, towns, and fire districts wherein any violations of the provisions of this chapter may take place.(b) "Self service stations" means that portion of property where flammable and combustible liquids used as motor fuels are stored, and subsequently dispensed from fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles by persons other than service station attendants, and the operation of the stations shall be subject to the following provisions contained in this chapter.(c) "The authority having jurisdiction" means the authority having jurisdiction for the purposes of this chapter shall mean the enforcing officer as defined in subsection (a).History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1986, ch. 64, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-3 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-3. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-4 - Storage of flammable liquids other than as provided in this chapter prohibited.

§ 23-28.22-4. Storage of flammable liquids other than as provided in this chapter prohibited.No person shall store any flammable liquids at a bulk plant or service station except in accordance with regulations in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 65.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-5 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.22-5. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 38; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 25; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 25, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-6 - "Self-service dispensers" defined.

§ 23-28.22-6. "Self-service dispensers" defined.A self-service dispenser means a remote controlled dispensing device approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The coin and/or the card operated type are not acceptable.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-7 - Attendant required.

§ 23-28.22-7. Attendant required.All self-service stations shall have at least one qualified attendant on duty while the station is open to the public. During all times that Class 1 liquids are actually being dispensed, the attendant's primary function shall be to supervise, observe, and control the dispensing of the liquids. It shall be the responsibility of the attendant to prevent the dispensing of Class 1 liquids into portable containers unless the container is constructed of metal or approved plastic or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction, has a tight closure with screwed or spring cover, and is fitted with a spout or so designed that the contents can be poured without spilling. It shall also be the responsibility of the attendant to control sources of ignition, and to immediately handle accidental spills and fire extinguishers, if needed. The attendant or supervisor on duty shall be capable of performing the functions and assuming the responsibilities covered in this section.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-8 - Attendant's control and supervision.

§ 23-28.22-8. Attendant's control and supervision.At self service stations, the attendant shall be required to remain within the control console area at all times while Class 1 liquids are being dispensed. A "post-payment operation" is advocated to insure the attendant's compliance with the foregoing provision.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-9 - Emergency controls - Extinguisher system.

§ 23-28.22-9. Emergency controls — Extinguisher system.(a) A main power shut-off switch or switches shall be installed in the remote control location and not more than seventy-five feet (75′) from the dispensers.(b) (1) A fixed fire extinguisher system suitable for the extinguishment of Class B (flammable liquid) fires, acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and covering the entire gasoline dispensing area, shall be installed at each self-service station. The system shall be capable of being activated, either manually or automatically; however, if it is to be activated manually, the triggering device should be in the remote control location not more than seventy-five feet (75′) from the dispensers. Activation of the extinguishing system shall automatically cut off power to pump dispensing devices.(2) As referred to above, "the entire gasoline dispensing area" is construed to mean that area encompassing the self service island. If, however, an adjacent attended island (normally serviced by a regular attendant dispensing motor fuel) is too close in proximity to the self service island in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, then a fixed fire protection system may be required there also. The extinguishing systems described in subsection (a) and (b)(1) shall have a device showing the condition of the system at all times. This system shall be maintained in accordance with standard practices.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-10 - Posting of operating instructions.

§ 23-28.22-10. Posting of operating instructions.Instructions for the operation of the dispensers shall be conspicuously posted on either the dispenser or the dispenser island.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-11 - Posting of emergency procedures.

§ 23-28.22-11. Posting of emergency procedures.A list of emergency procedures and instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the immediate vicinity of the attendant's remote control location.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-12 - Unobstructed observation.

§ 23-28.22-12. Unobstructed observation.The dispensing operation shall at all times be in unobstructed view of the attendant, and the placing or allowing of any obstacle to come between the dispensing operation, and the attendant, so as to obstruct the attendant's view, is prohibited.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-13 - Delivery nozzles.

§ 23-28.22-13. Delivery nozzles.Hose nozzle valves used at self-service islands shall be the approved automatic closing type without a latch-open device with the exception that listed stage II vapor recovery nozzles that will only operate when the bellows assembly is compressed into the automobile fill pipe and will automatically shut off if the nozzle is removed from the fill pipe shall be allowed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 2015, ch. 211, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 227, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-14 - Voice communication control.

§ 23-28.22-14. Voice communication control.A voice communication system, such as, but not limited to, an intercom system, so as to allow direct voice communication at all times between the person dispensing the fuel and the attendant, shall be required by the authority having jurisdiction.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-15 - Posting of warning sign.

§ 23-28.22-15. Posting of warning sign.On each and every dispenser island shall be conspicuously posted the following words of warning:"WARNING . . . It is unlawful to dispense gasoline into any portable container unless the container is constructed of metal or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction"."No Smoking"."Shut off motor while motor fuel is being dispensed".History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-16 - Fire control devices.

§ 23-28.22-16. Fire control devices.Suitable fire control devices such as portable extinguishers shall be available within seventy-five feet (75′) of every dispenser. No less than two (2) approved fire extinguishers shall be available. Each extinguisher shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and shall be located in accessible places.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-17 - Filling containers.

§ 23-28.22-17. Filling containers.No container shall be filled with flammable liquid while inside a passenger-carrying vehicle.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-18 - Minimum age requirement.

§ 23-28.22-18. Minimum age requirement.No person under the age of sixteen (16) years of age shall operate a gasoline dispensing device at a self service station. No retail dealer of any gasoline or other motor fuel as defined in subdivision 5-55-3(11) shall be prohibited from employing any person who has reached the age sixteen (16) years of age for the purposes of operating any gasoline dispensing device, notwithstanding any other statute, rule or regulation to the contrary.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 18; P.L. 2010, ch. 226, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 227, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-19 - Self-service stations - Assistance for persons with disabilities.

§ 23-28.22-19. Self-service stations — Assistance for persons with disabilities.All full service stations offering self service at a lesser cost shall require an attendant to dispense gasoline and/or diesel fuel from the self-service portion of the station at the self service prices to any motor vehicle properly displaying a "parking permit" issued pursuant to § 31-28-7, when the person to whom the plate has been issued is the operator of the vehicle and when the service is requested. Signs shall be conspicuously posted at all the pumps attesting to the procedure provided for in this section.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 423, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 612, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 55; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 55.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-20 - Closure of underground tanks.

§ 23-28.22-20. Closure of underground tanks.All underground tanks having contained flammable, combustible or explosive substances shall be closed and/or removed in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice — 1604, 2nd Edition, as amended.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-21 - Tank cutting on site prohibited.

§ 23-28.22-21. Tank cutting on site prohibited.No tank, as covered under this chapter, shall be cut on site. If any tank must be cut on site due to certain conditions, it shall only be done with the final approval of the state fire marshal and shall be done in accordance with § 23-28.22-20.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-22 - Tanks stored and destroyed at tank yards.

§ 23-28.22-22. Tanks stored and destroyed at tank yards.All tanks to be removed as provided by this chapter shall only be moved to, stored, and destroyed at tank yards or safe areas approved by the state fire marshal and shall be done in compliance with § 23-28.22-20.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-23 - Transportation of tanks.

§ 23-28.22-23. Transportation of tanks.All tanks covered under this chapter shall be transported in accordance with state and federal department of transportation regulations.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.22-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.22 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids|Section 23-28.22-24 - Rules and regulations.

§ 23-28.22-24. Rules and regulations.The state fire marshal is hereby authorized to formulate and administer rules and regulations relating to the provisions of this chapter which shall be enforced in accordance with § 23-28.22-2(a).History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 41, § 1.
RI Gen L § 23-28.23-1 - 23-28.23-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.23 - Exit Signs|Section 23-28.23-1 - 23-28.23-9 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.23-1 — 23-28.23-9. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 19; P.L. 1978, ch. 44, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, § 39; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 26; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 26, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.24-1 - 23-28.24-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.24 - Emergency Lighting|Section 23-28.24-1 - 23-28.24-9 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.24-1 — 23-28.24-9. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 20; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 59; P.L. 1991, ch. 67, §§ 40-43; Repealed by P.L. 2004, ch. 220, § 27; P.L. 2004, ch. 225, § 27, effective June 30, 2004.
RI Gen L § 23-28.25-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.25 - Fire Alarm Systems|Section 23-28.25-1 - Applicability.

§ 23-28.25-1. Applicability.All buildings and facilities covered under the Fire Safety Code and all codes adopted pursuant to the Fire Safety Code, shall be equipped with an approved fire alarm system installed and maintained in accordance with this chapter and any updated fire alarm regulations adopted by the Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal & Review. Any building that is not a place of assembly, that is required to be equipped with a fire alarm system pursuant to the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code, shall be so equipped on or before July 1, 2005.History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 271, § 21; P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 542, § 60; P.L. 2003, ch. 106, § 10; P.L. 2003, ch. 107, § 10.
RI Gen L § 23-28.25-1.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 23 - Health and Safety|Chapter 23-28.25 - Fire Alarm Systems|Section 23-28.25-1.1 - Repealed.

§ 23-28.25-1.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 335, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1983, ch. 245, § 1.