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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-19 - Arborists › Section 2-19-4.2. - Nuisance actions against arboriculture operations or mulching operations.

§ 2-19-4.2. Nuisance actions against arboriculture operations or mulching operations.
(a)
No arboriculture operation or mulching operation, as defined in this chapter may be found to be a public or private nuisance, due to alleged objectionable:
(1)
Noise from equipment used in normal, generally accepted arboriculture or mulching operations;
(2)
Dust created from normal, generally accepted arboriculture or mulching operations;
(3)
Use of pesticides, rodenticides, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
This provision pertains only to nuisance actions under chapter 1 of title 10.
(b)
No rule or regulation of the department of transportation shall be enforced against any arboriculture operation or mulching operation to prevent it from placing a seasonal directional sign or display on the state’s right-of-way, on the condition that said sign or display conforms with the local zoning ordinance, and that sign or display is promptly removed by the arboriculture operation or mulching operation upon the conclusion of the season for which said sign or display was placed.
(c)
The provisions of this section do not apply to arboriculture operations or mulching operations that operate in a malicious or negligent manner, or that conduct operations in violation of federal or state law.
History of Section.
P.L. 2013, ch. 451, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 482, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-19 - Arborists › Section 2-19-5. - Penalty for violations.

§ 2-19-5. Penalty for violations.
Any person, firm or corporation who falsely represents that he or she holds an arborist license provided for in this chapter or who violates any other provision of this chapter, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).
History of Section.
P.L. 1928, ch. 1203, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 227, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 2-19-5; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 23, § 6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-1. - Appointment of city and town surveyors and measurers.

§ 2-20-1. Appointment of city and town surveyors and measurers.
The city and town councils of all cities and towns where boards, plank, timber, joist and scantling are imported for sale shall annually, on or before the first day of March, appoint one or more surveyors and measurers of boards, plank, timber, joist and scantling, who are removable at the pleasure of the council. Each surveyor shall give bond, with two (2) securities, in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500), to the city or town treasurer for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-2. - Deputies for measurement of hardwood and ship timber.

§ 2-20-2. Deputies for measurement of hardwood and ship timber.
The surveyor of lumber for any city or town may appoint one or more deputy surveyors, whose duty it is to survey mahogany, cedar and cherry tree boards, planks, joists and timber, and other ornamental or hardwood lumber, and ship timber, and the deputy shall give bond with surety, as required in § 2-20-6.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-3. - Surveyor for Providence — Election — Term.

§ 2-20-3. Surveyor for Providence — Election — Term.
There is a surveyor of lumber for the city of Providence, who is well skilled in the surveying and measurement of lumber. The surveyor shall be elected in the month of February annually, by the city council of the city, and shall hold his or her office for one year and until a successor is chosen or unless the surveyor is removed sooner.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-4. - Bond of Providence surveyor.

§ 2-20-4. Bond of Providence surveyor.
The Providence surveyor shall, before entering on the duties of his or her office, give bond with two (2) sureties to the city treasurer, in the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000), for the faithful discharge of his or her duties.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-5. - Deputy surveyors for Providence.

§ 2-20-5. Deputy surveyors for Providence.
The Providence surveyor may appoint, subject to the approval of the city council of the city, a number of deputy surveyors, not less than six (6), that he or she judges sufficient, for whose official conduct he or she shall be answerable.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-6. - Bonds of deputies — Oath — Removal.

§ 2-20-6. Bonds of deputies — Oath — Removal.
The Providence surveyor shall take bonds from his or her deputies for the faithful discharge of their duties, in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) each, with surety, and the deputies shall be sworn faithfully to perform their duties, and shall be removable by the surveyor for neglect of duty.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-7. - Returns by Providence surveyor.

§ 2-20-7. Returns by Providence surveyor.
The Providence surveyor shall make return to the city council of the city of Providence, on the first Monday in February annually, of all lumber surveyed by himself or herself or his or her deputies, specifying the various kinds and qualities and by whom surveyed, and the amount of all fees received by him or her and his or her deputies pursuant to this chapter; and the city council shall cause those returns to be published in one of the newspapers published in the city.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-8. - Surveyors for Newport — Election — Bonds.

§ 2-20-8. Surveyors for Newport — Election — Bonds.
The council of the city of Newport shall annually, in the month of February, elect one or more surveyors and measurers of boards, planks, timber, joist and scantling, removable at the pleasure of the city council, who shall each give bond, with surety, in the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), to the city treasurer, for the faithful discharge of the duties of that office.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-9. - Records of surveys.

§ 2-20-9. Records of surveys.
Every surveyor and measurer shall keep a true and faithful record of all surveys of lumber made by him or her, together with all figures made by him in taking an account of those surveys, and that record shall be open to the inspection of all persons.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-10. - Application of chapter to city and town surveyors.

§ 2-20-10. Application of chapter to city and town surveyors.
Every surveyor and measurer of boards, planks, timber, joist and scantling, appointed by the city or town council of any city or town or by the council of the city of Newport, shall be subject to all the duties, provisions and penalties contained in this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-11. - Imported lumber subject to survey.

§ 2-20-11. Imported lumber subject to survey.
All lumber brought by water or imported, discharged or delivered in this state, whether on the land or into a boat or vessel, except as provided in this chapter, shall be surveyed and measured according to the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-12. - Measurement of thin boards.

§ 2-20-12. Measurement of thin boards.
All boards less than three-fourths (¾) of an inch thick shall be surveyed and measured in the same manner as to quality, quantity and numbers, as though they were of the thickness of one inch (1").
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-13. - Planks and joists.

§ 2-20-13. Planks and joists.
All planks and joists shall be surveyed as to quality and numbers the same as boards and their contents measured and marked in board measure.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-13.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-14. - Measurement of mahogany and cedar.

§ 2-20-14. Measurement of mahogany and cedar.
(a)
In the survey and measurement of mahogany and cedar timber, there shall be allowed:
(1)
If the timber is sound and free from wane, two (2) inches on one side of the square, one inch on the other side and two (2) inches in length;
(2)
If the timber is wider on one side than on the other, the two (2) inches shall be taken from the narrow side;
(3)
If wany, two (2) inches on each side of the square;
(4)
For rot and shakes, there shall be an allowance made as the surveyor deems expedient, not exceeding one-half.
(b)
All timber that is wormeaten, very much rotten, badly shaked or very wany, shall be denominated refuse, and allowance shall be made for rot.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 16; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-15. - Grading of soft pine.

§ 2-20-15. Grading of soft pine.
In the surveying of soft pine boards there shall be six (6) sorts:
(1)
The first sort shall be denominated number 1 and marked I, and includes boards free from sap, rot, knots, shakes and splits, not less than one inch thick, square-edged, and contains not less than sixteen (16) feet in quantity.
(2)
The second sort shall be denominated number 2 and marked II. Lumber of this sort does not have over one inch sap on the edges and is free from shakes, rot and knots, square-edged, and not less than seven-eighths (⅞) of an inch thick.
(3)
The third sort shall be denominated number 3 and marked III. Lumber of this sort shall be free from rot and shakes and nearly free from sap and knots.
(4)
The fourth sort shall be denominated number 4 and marked IV. Lumber of this sort is free from rot, shakes and large knots, suitable for cheap finish and dressing lumber.
(5)
The fifth sort shall be denominated number 5 and marked V. Lumber of this sort is square-edged, free from rot and shakes and suitable for barn and box boards.
(6)
The sixth sort shall be denominated number 6 and marked X. Lumber of this sort is not required to be square edged, and may have rot, shakes, knots and sap.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-16. - Grading of hard pine, spruce, hemlock, and juniper.

§ 2-20-16. Grading of hard pine, spruce, hemlock, and juniper.
In the survey of southern hard pine, spruce, hemlock and juniper boards, planks and sawed and hewed timber, there shall be two (2) sorts: (1) The first sort shall be denominated merchantable, and shall include all boards, planks, joists and timber that are sound and square-edged and well sawed; and (2) The second sort shall be denominated refuse and shall include all other descriptions, with allowance for rot.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-16.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-17. - Grading of mahogany, cedar, and cherry.

§ 2-20-17. Grading of mahogany, cedar, and cherry.
In the survey and measurement of mahogany, cedar and cherry-tree boards, planks and joists and other ornamental wood and lumber, that are sound and free from bad knots and shakes shall be denominated merchantable, all others shall be denominated refuse, and allowance shall be made for rot and shakes.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-17.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-18. - Grading of other hard woods.

§ 2-20-18. Grading of other hard woods.
In the survey of ash, maple and other hardwood boards, planks, joists and timber, there are two (2) sorts: The first sort is denominated merchantable and shall include all boards, planks, joists and timber that are sound and free from bad knots and free from shakes and rot; the second sort is denominated refuse, and shall include all other descriptions, with allowance for rot.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-19. - Marking of measure.

§ 2-20-19. Marking of measure.
In the survey of all boards, planks, joists and timber, the contents of this lumber in board measure shall be marked on this lumber in plain and durable numbers, and all other marks, if not correct, shall be erased. In marking the contents of any lumber, the board measure marks commonly used in marking boards shall only be used.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-19; P.L. 2016, ch. 512, art. 2, § 40.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-20. - Marking of grades.

§ 2-20-20. Marking of grades.
The merchantable lumber shall be marked Λ and the refuse lumber shall be marked λ and shall be plainly and durably marked on each piece. Deduction shall be made for splits, not exceeding in any case one-half (½) the extent of the split.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 19; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-20.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-21. - Sale according to grading and measurement.

§ 2-20-21. Sale according to grading and measurement.
All boards, planks, joists and timber shall be received and sold according to their contents, as fixed and marked under the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 20; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 20; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-21.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-22. - Survey fees.

§ 2-20-22. Survey fees.
There shall be paid for the survey of all lumber, excepting hard woods, twenty-five cents (25¢) per one thousand feet (1,000′) board measure, for mahogany, cedar and cherry-tree timber, boards, planks and joists, fifty cents (50¢) per one thousand feet (1,000′) board measure, for oak and other hard woods, for ship building, twenty-five cents (25¢) per ton, for ash, maple, birch and other hard wood, forty cents (40¢) per one thousand feet (1,000′) board measure, to be paid by the purchaser, and in case the purchaser requires that a person should be employed to keep tally of the lumber, an additional fee of five cents (5¢) per one thousand feet (1,000′) shall be paid for that service. No stock lumber shall be surveyed unless requested by the purchaser.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 21; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-22.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-23. - Fees retained by surveyor.

§ 2-20-23. Fees retained by surveyor.
There shall be paid to the surveyor, of the fees provided for in this chapter, for his or her own use, three cents (3¢) on every one thousand feet (1,000′) of pine, spruce, hemlock and juniper boards, planks, joists and sawed timber, four cents (4¢) on every ton of oak and other ship timber, six cents (6¢) on every one thousand feet (1,000′) board measure of mahogany, cedar and other ornamental lumber, ash, maple, birch and other hard wood.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 22; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-23.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-24. - Survey on land.

§ 2-20-24. Survey on land.
No lumber shall be surveyed on board a vessel when the lumber can be conveniently landed for the inspection of the surveyors.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 23; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-24.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-25. - Sale of unsurveyed lumber prohibited — Shipments for export.

§ 2-20-25. Sale of unsurveyed lumber prohibited — Shipments for export.
No person within this state shall sell, purchase or take the delivery of, whether purchased outside of the state or within it or for his or her own personal use or otherwise, any boards, planks, joists or timber brought into the state unless this lumber shall be surveyed, marked and numbered conformably to the provisions of this chapter, except the lumber that is intended to be exported beyond sea and that is shipped for the purpose of that exportation within one year after the lumber has been sold and delivered to the person first purchasing or receiving this lumber in the state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 24; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-25.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-26. - Importation or purchase for private use.

§ 2-20-26. Importation or purchase for private use.
Every person importing or purchasing lumber for his or her own private use and benefit, upon giving a certificate to that effect to the surveyor, is not required to have the lumber surveyed and measured but if he or she should dispose of it in any other manner than is provided in this section, he or she is liable to the same penalties as though the certificate had not been given.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 25; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-26.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-27. - Trans-shipments exempt.

§ 2-20-27. Trans-shipments exempt.
No person purchasing lumber outside of the state and trans-shipping the lumber through this state to any other state, is required to have the lumber surveyed and measured.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 26; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-27.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-28. - Penalty for unlawful sales or delivery.

§ 2-20-28. Penalty for unlawful sales or delivery.
Every person who sells, purchases, delivers or takes the delivery of any boards, planks, joists or timber, in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall pay for all boards, planks, joists and timber sold, purchased or delivered, one dollar ($1.00) per one thousand feet (1,000′) board measure, and the same for any less amount, one-half (½) of this penalty fee to go to the use of the state, and one-half of this penalty fee to go to the use of the surveyor of the town or city in which this lumber is taken or delivered. The surveyor shall prosecute all violations of this chapter that come to his or her knowledge.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 27; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 27; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-28.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-29. - Penalty for alteration of marks.

§ 2-20-29. Penalty for alteration of marks.
Every person who willfully crosses, alters or defaces any mark affixed to any lumber by any deputy surveyor, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00), to be recovered by the surveyor and to enure as provided in § 2-20-28.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 28; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 28; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 28; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-29.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-30. - Penalty for fraud by surveyors.

§ 2-20-30. Penalty for fraud by surveyors.
Every person appointed to office under this chapter, or his or her deputy, who connives at any fraud or deception in surveying, marking or numbering the contents of any boards, planks, joists or timber, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 29; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 29; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 29; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 29; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-30.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-31. - Penalty for neglect of duties by surveyor.

§ 2-20-31. Penalty for neglect of duties by surveyor.
Every surveyor or deputy surveyor who, on due notice and request, willfully neglects or refuses to perform the duties enjoined by this chapter shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 30; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 30; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 30; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 30; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-31.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-32. - Resurveys on request.

§ 2-20-32. Resurveys on request.
Any person dissatisfied with the survey and measurement of any lumber purchased or sold by him or her, by any deputy appointed by the surveyor, may require the surveyor, with one or more deputies, at the option of the surveyor, to reinspect the same.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 31; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 31; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 31; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 31; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-33.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-33. - Fees on reinspection.

§ 2-20-33. Fees on reinspection.
If, upon a reinspection pursuant to § 2-30-32, an error is found in the survey above the amount of five dollars ($5.00), the person who surveyed the lumber shall receive no compensation for his or her services, and shall be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty dollars ($20.00) and the surveyor and his or her deputy or deputies in other cases shall receive for their compensation twenty-five cents (25¢) per one thousand feet (1,000′), to be paid by the purchaser.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 32; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 32; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 32; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-33.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-34. - Expense of overhauling for reinspection.

§ 2-20-34. Expense of overhauling for reinspection.
The expense of overhauling lumber for the purpose of reinspection and of the reinspection, shall be paid by the person requiring the reinspection and in all these cases this compensation shall be equally divided among the surveyor and his or her deputy or deputies.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 33; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 33; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 33; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 33; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-34.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-20 - Lumber Surveys › Section 2-20-35. - State lumber exempt.

§ 2-20-35. State lumber exempt.
This chapter shall not be construed to require the survey or measurement of any lumber made in any city or town in this state.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 34; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 34; G.L. 1938, ch. 388, § 34; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-35.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-2. - Responsibility for administration.

§ 2-21-2. Responsibility for administration.
This chapter shall be administered by the director of the department of environmental management, referred to as the director.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-3. - Definitions.

§ 2-21-3. Definitions.
When used in this chapter:
(1)
“Agricultural liming materials” means a product whose calcium and magnesium compounds are capable of neutralizing soil acidity.
(2)
“Brand” means the term, designation, trademark, product name or other specific designation under which individual agricultural liming material is offered for sale.
(3)
“Bulk” means in nonpackaged form.
(4)
“Burnt lime” means a material made from limestone which consists essentially of calcium oxide or a combination of calcium oxide with magnesium oxide.
(5)
“Calcium carbonate equivalent” means the acid neutralizing capacity of an agricultural liming material expressed as weight percentage of calcium carbonate.
(6)
“Fineness” means the percentage by weight of the material which will pass U. S. standard sieves of specific sizes. The director shall promulgate regulations relating to fineness and shall be guided by the American society for testing and materials (ASTM) specification for sieve sizes.
(7)
“Hydrated lime” means a material, made from burnt lime, which consists essentially of calcium hydroxide or a combination of calcium hydroxide with magnesium oxide and/or magnesium hydroxide.
(8)
“Industrial byproduct” means any industrial waste or byproduct containing calcium or calcium and magnesium in forms that will neutralize soil acidity.
(9)
“Label” means any written or printed matter on or attached to the package or on the delivery ticket which accompanies bulk shipments.
(10)
“Limestone” means a material consisting essentially of calcium carbonate or a combination of calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate capable of neutralizing soil acidity.
(11)
“Marl” means a granular or loosely consolidated earthy material composed largely of sea shell fragments and calcium carbonate.
(12)
“Percent” or “Percentage” means by weight.
(13)
“Person” means individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation.
(14)
“Ton” means a net weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds avoirdupois.
(15)
“Weight” means the weight of undried material as offered for sale.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-4. - Labeling.

§ 2-21-4. Labeling.
(a)
Agricultural liming materials sold, offered or exposed for sale in the state shall have affixed to each package in a conspicuous manner on their outside, a plainly printed, stamped or otherwise marked label, tag or statement, or in the case of bulk sales, a delivery slip, setting forth at least the following information:
(1)
The name and principal office address of the manufacturer or distributor;
(2)
The brand or trade name of the material;
(3)
The identification of the product as to the type of the agricultural liming material;
(4)
The net weight of the agricultural liming material;
(5)
The minimum percentage of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide. Additional guarantees for calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate are allowed;
(6)
Calcium carbonate equivalent as determined by methods prescribed by the association of official analytical chemists. Minimum calcium carbonate equivalents as prescribed by regulation; and
(7)
The minimum percent by weight passing through U. S. standard sieves as prescribed by regulations.
(b)
No information or statement shall appear on any package, label, delivery slip or advertising matter which is false or misleading to the purchaser as to the quality, analysis, type or composition of the agricultural liming material.
(c)
In the case of any material which has been adulterated subsequent to packaging, labeling or loading of the material and before delivery to the consumer, a plainly marked notice to that effect shall be affixed by the vendor to the package or delivery slip to identify the kind and degree of the adulteration in the material.
(d)
At every site from which agricultural liming materials delivered in bulk and at every place where consumer orders for bulk deliveries are placed, there shall be conspicuously posted a copy of the statement required by this section for each brand of material.
(e)
When the director finds, after a public hearing following due notice, that the requirement for expressing the calcium and magnesium in elemental form would not impose an economic hardship on distributors and users of agricultural liming material by reason of conflicting labeling requirements among the state he or she may require by regulation that the minimum percentage of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide and/or calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate shall be expressed in the following form:
Total calcium (Ca)..................... percent
Total magnesium (Mg)..................... percent
Provided that the effective date of the regulation is be not less than six (6) months following the issuance of the regulation, and that for a period of two (2) years following the effective date of the regulation the equivalent of calcium and magnesium may also be shown in the form of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide and/or calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-5. - Prohibited acts.

§ 2-21-5. Prohibited acts.
(a)
No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state unless it complies with provisions of this chapter or regulations.
(b)
No agricultural liming material shall be sold or offered for sale in this state which contains toxic materials in quantities injurious to plants or animals.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-6. - Registration.

§ 2-21-6. Registration.
(a)
Each separately identified product shall be registered before being distributed in this state. The application for registration shall be submitted to the director on forms furnished by the director and shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) per product. Upon approval by the director, a copy of the registration shall be furnished to the applicant. All registrations expire on December 31 of each year.
(b)
A distributor is not required to register any brand of agricultural liming material that is already registered under this chapter by another person, providing the label does not differ in any respect.
(c)
The director may require that the registration and fees required by this section be paid electronically.
(d)
In addition to the registration fees, the director may charge a processing fee. The department shall set the amount of such fees through rules and regulations, with processing fees not to exceed five percent (5%) of the registration surcharge per application.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2023, ch. 197, § 3, effective June 21, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 198, § 3, effective June 21, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-7. - Reporting of tonnage.

§ 2-21-7. Reporting of tonnage.
(a)
Within thirty (30) days following the expiration of registration, each registrant shall submit on forms furnished by the director an annual statement under oath for the twelve-month (12) period ending the calendar year, setting forth the number of net tons of each agricultural liming material sold by the registrant for use in the state during that calendar year. No tonnage fee is required on agricultural liming materials being offered for sale in this state.
(b)
The director shall publish and distribute annually, to each agricultural liming material registrant or other interested persons a composite report showing the tons of agricultural liming material sold in the state. This report shall in no way divulge the operation of any registrant.
(c)
The director may require that the report required by this section be submitted electronically.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2023, ch. 197, § 3, effective June 21, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 198, § 3, effective June 21, 2023.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-8. - Inspection, sampling, analysis.

§ 2-21-8. Inspection, sampling, analysis.
(a)
It is the duty of the director, who may act through his or her authorized agent, to sample, inspect, make analyses, and test agricultural liming materials distributed within this state as he or she deems necessary to determine whether those agricultural liming materials are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The director, individually or through his or her agent, is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises or carriers during regular business hours in order to have access to agricultural liming material subject to the provisions of this chapter and regulations pertaining to agricultural liming material, and to the records relating to their distribution.
(b)
The methods of analysis and sampling are those approved by the director, and shall be guided by association of official analytical chemists procedures.
(c)
The results of official analysis of agricultural liming materials and portions of official samples shall be distributed, upon request, by the director as provided in the regulations at least annually.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-9. - Stop sale, use, or removal orders.

§ 2-21-9. Stop sale, use, or removal orders.
The director may issue and enforce a written or printed stop sale, use, or removal order to the owner or custodian of any lot of agricultural liming materials and to hold at a designated place when the director finds that the agricultural liming material is being offered or exposed for sale in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter until the law has been complied with and the agricultural liming material is released, in writing, by the director, or the violation has been otherwise legally disposed of by written authority. The director shall release the agricultural liming materials withdrawn, when the requirements of the provisions of this chapter are complied with and all costs and expense incurred in connection with the withdrawal are paid.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-10. - Penalties for violations.

§ 2-21-10. Penalties for violations.
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter is subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) to be enforced by a summary proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this chapter is construed as requiring the director or his or her authorized agent to report for prosecution or for the institution of seizure proceedings as a result of minor violations of the chapter when he or she believes that the public interest will best be served by a suitable written warning.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-21 - Agricultural Liming Materials › Section 2-21-11. - Rules for administration of agricultural liming material.

§ 2-21-11. Rules for administration of agricultural liming material.
The director, after reasonable notice and a hearing, is empowered to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter and to grant exemptions from specific requirements of this chapter as, from time to time, may be deemed necessary.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 164, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-22 - Soil Amendments › Section 2-22-2. - Responsibility for administration.

§ 2-22-2. Responsibility for administration.
This chapter shall be administered by the director of the department of environmental management, referred to as the director.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 165, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-22 - Soil Amendments › Section 2-22-3. - Definitions.

§ 2-22-3. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)
“Brand” means the term, designation, trade mark, product name or other specific designation under which individual soil amendments are offered for sale.
(2)
“Bulk” means in nonpackaged form.
(3)
“Compost” means a soil amending material resulting from the aerobic, thermophyllic, microbial processing of organic materials.
(4)
“Composter” means a producer of compost registered with the director under this chapter.
(5)
“Composting” means any aerobic, thermophyllic process which allows for the conversion of raw organic materials into a stable soil amendment.
(6)
“Distribute” means to import, consign, manufacture, produce, compound, mix or blend soil amendments or offer for sale, sell, barter, or otherwise supply soil amendments in this state.
(7)
“Distributor” means any person who imports, consigns, manufactures, produces, compounds, mixes, or blends soil amendments, or who offers for sale, sells, barters, or otherwise supplies soil amendments in this state.
(8)
“Investigational allowance” means an allowance for variations inherent in the taking, preparation and analysis of an official sample of soil amendment.
(9)
“Label” means the display of all written, printed or graphic matter upon the immediate container or statement accompanying a soil amendment.
(10)
“Labeling” means all written, printed or graphic matter, upon or accompanying any soil amendment, or advertisements, brochures, posters, or television or radio announcements used in promoting the sale of any soil amendments.
(11)
“Minimum percentage” means that percent of soil amending ingredient that must be present in a product before the product will be accepted for registration when mentioned in any form or manner.
(12)
“Official sample” means any sample of soil amendment taken by the director or his or her agent and designated as official by the director.
(13)
“Other ingredients” means the nonsoil amending ingredients present in soil amendments.
(14)
“Percent” or “Percentage” means by weight.
(15)
“Person” means individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation.
(16)
“Registrant” means the person who registers soil amendments under the provisions of this chapter.
(17)
“Soil amending ingredient” means a substance which improves the physical characteristics of the soil.
(18)
“Soil amendment” means any substance which is intended to improve the physical characteristics of the soil, except commercial fertilizers, agricultural liming materials, unmanipulated animal manures, unmanipulated vegetable manures, unmanipulated natural substances (charcoal, sand, pumice, and clay, etc.), pesticides, and other material exempted by regulation.
(19)
“Soil ingredient form” means the chemical compound such as salt, chelate, oxide, acid, etc., of an ingredient or the physical form of an ingredient.
(20)
“Ton” means a net weight of two thousand (2,000) pounds avoirdupois.
(21)
“Weight” means the weight of material as offered for sale.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 63, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-22 - Soil Amendments › Section 2-22-4. - Labeling.

§ 2-22-4. Labeling.
(a)
Soil amendment labels — the following information shall appear on the face or display side in a readable and conspicuous form, and is considered the label:
(1)
Net weight
(2)
Brand Name
(3)
Guaranteed analysis
Soil amending ingredients
Name and source of ingredient.. %
and continued until all soil amending ingredients are listed and percentages given.
Total percent of other ingredients
(4)
Purpose of product
(5)
Direction for application
(6)
Name and address of the registrant.
(b)
No information or statement shall appear on any package, label, delivery slip or advertising matter which is false or misleading to the purchaser as to the use, value, quality, analysis, type or composition of the soil amendment.
(c)
The director may require proof of claims made for any soil amendment. If no claims are made he or she may require proof of usefulness and value of the soil amendments. For evidence of proof the director of environmental management may rely on experimental data, evaluations, or advice supplied from such sources as the dean of the college of resource development. The experimental design shall be related to Rhode Island conditions for which the product is intended. The director may accept or reject other sources of proof as additional evidence in evaluating soil amendments.
(d)
No soil amending ingredient may be listed or guaranteed on the labels or labeling of soil amendments without the permission of the director. The director may allow a soil amending ingredient to be listed or guaranteed on the label or labeling if satisfactory supportive data is provided to the director to substantiate the value and usefulness of the soil amending ingredients. The director may rely on outside sources such as the director of the agricultural experiment station for assistance in evaluating the data submitted. When a soil amending ingredient is permitted to be listed or guaranteed it must be determinable by laboratory methods and is subject to inspection and analysis. The director may prescribe methods and procedures of inspection and analysis of the soil amending ingredient. The director may stipulate by regulation, the quantities of the soil amending ingredient or soil amending ingredients required in soil amendments.
(e)
The director may allow labeling by volume rather than weight in the packaging of soil amendments.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 63, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry › Chapter 2-22 - Soil Amendments › Section 2-22-5. - Registration — Tonnage report and fee.

§ 2-22-5. Registration — Tonnage report and fee.
(a)
Each separately identified product shall be registered before being distributed in this state. The application for registration shall be submitted to the director of environmental management on forms furnished or approved by the director and be accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per product. Upon approval by the director, a certified copy of the registration shall be furnished to the applicant. All registrations expire on December 31 of each year. Each manufacturer shall submit to the director a copy of labels and advertising literature with the registration request for each soil amendment.
(b)
A distributor is not required to register any brand of soil amendment that is already registered under this chapter by another person, providing that the label does not differ in any respect.
(c)
Before registering any soil amendment, the director may require evidence to substantiate the claims made for the soil amendment and proof of the value and usefulness of the soil amendment and of any process step during composting deemed essential to the safety of the soil amendment as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of § 2-22-4.
(d)
The director may by regulation set the minimum amount of a soil amending ingredient and soil amending ingredients that must be present before a soil amendment can be registered and sold.
(e)
The director may through promulgation of regulations require a tonnage fee and/or tonnage report annually. If required, the tonnage fee and tonnage report may be made on a calculated equivalent of volume to tons on brands labeled by volume rather than weight.
(f)
The composter is required to register the operation with the director and shall identify their organic and any inorganic inputs and processes used in the making of their compost. The director shall set forth rules and regulations delineating the organic inputs allowed under the following compost designations and shall collect the appropriate registration fee for the compost operation. Compost classes are:
(1)
Horticultural grade, general use, one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per year;
(2)
Horticultural grade, mixed source general use, three hundred dollars ($300) per year;
(3)
Non-food crop use, one thousand dollars ($1,000) per year; and
(4)
Limited landscape use, two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per year.
(g)
The director may require that all fees and registrations required by this section be submitted electronically.
(h)
In addition to the registration fees, the director may charge a processing fee. The department shall set the amount of such fees through rules and regulations, with processing fees not to exceed five percent (5%) of the registration surcharge per application.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 63, § 1; P.L. 2023, ch. 197, § 4, effective June 21, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 198, § 4, effective June 21, 2023.