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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-18. - Judgment for damages.

§ 46-2-18. Judgment for damages.
Whenever the report of the commissioners shall be received by the court and no right of trial by jury shall be claimed thereon, the court shall enter judgment in favor of the several claimants for the damages awarded to them respectively; and so shall enter judgment upon the verdict of the jury, subject to the right to apply for new trials for cause, upon the rendition of the verdict; and the court shall forthwith grant execution upon those judgments.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-19. - Damages for riparian rights.

§ 46-2-19. Damages for riparian rights.
If any land covered by tidewater is taken under §§ 46-2-12 — 46-2-26, then damages to the rights of every riparian owner and of every lessee of the land, if any, shall be awarded under the provisions hereof the same as for any other right of property.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-19.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-20. - Acquisition of lands in other towns.

§ 46-2-20. Acquisition of lands in other towns.
Any city or town may acquire by gift or purchase any lands or interests therein in any other city or town which are necessary for the construction and/or maintenance of the project and may appropriate such sum or sums as may be necessary therefor.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-20.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-21. - Cooperation with federal government.

§ 46-2-21. Cooperation with federal government.
(a)
The city or town shall have full power and authority to cooperate with and assist the federal government in all matters relating to the planning, constructing, equipping, maintenance, and operation of the projects in the event that the federal government shall make any federal funds or federal assistance available therefor. The city or town, with the approval of the governor, is hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the city or town, the provisions of the federal legislation, and may file written evidence of the acceptance with the federal government. Each such acceptance shall be duly signed by the city or town treasurer and countersigned by the governor.
(b)
The treasurer may enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the federal government, or any agency thereof, necessary or incident to the carrying out of the flood control project or projects and may give assurance that it will hold and save harmless the United States and/or the state from claims for damages arising from construction works, and all the contracts and agreements shall be approved as to form by the attorney general and be signed by the city or town treasurer in behalf of the city or town and in the name of the state by the governor.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-21.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-22. - Compliance with federal and local rules.

§ 46-2-22. Compliance with federal and local rules.
The flood control project or projects shall be carried out and executed in all respects subject to the provisions of the appropriate federal law providing for the project, and the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto, and to such terms, conditions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with the federal law, as the city or town may, with the approval of the governor, establish to ensure the proper execution of the project or projects.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-22.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-23. - Maintenance and operation of works.

§ 46-2-23. Maintenance and operation of works.
After the completion of the project, the city or town shall maintain and operate the flood control works.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-23.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-24. - Prevention of encroachments.

§ 46-2-24. Prevention of encroachments.
Each city or town shall prescribe regulations designed to prevent encroachments on the improved channels, and shall enforce the regulations, and shall take such means as may be necessary to prevent any encroachments upon the flood channel and conduit capacities to be provided by the improvements.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-24.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-25. - Apportionment of costs.

§ 46-2-25. Apportionment of costs.
The total cost incurred under § 46-2-12 shall be borne by the city and town which shall have voted to cooperate with the state and the federal government in the flood control project; provided, however, that the state may share in the cost at a rate not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the cost.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-25.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-2 - Federal Navigation and Flood Control Projects › Section 46-2-26. - Provisions additional.

§ 46-2-26. Provisions additional.
Sections 46-2-12 — 46-2-26 shall be construed to be in addition to and an enlargement of the provisions of §§ 46-2-7 — 46-2-11.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3662, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 46-2-26.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-1. - Short title.

§ 46-3-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Shore Development Act of 1956”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-2. - Declaration of purpose.

§ 46-3-2. Declaration of purpose.
Consistent with the legislative determination and declaration of state policy to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people as heretofore set forth in this chapter, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the state, by cooperative means providing for the acquisition, by purchase or otherwise, of lands, or any rights, title, interest, or estate in lands in beach areas vulnerable to storm damage, to assist municipalities in arresting, protecting, and preserving the beach areas from erosion and damage by the elements.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-3. - “Municipality” defined.

§ 46-3-3. “Municipality” defined.
The word
“municipality”
as used in this chapter means a city or town, as the case may be.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-4. - Cooperation with federal government — Prevention of erosion.

§ 46-3-4. Cooperation with federal government — Prevention of erosion.
The department of environmental management is hereby designated the shore erosion authority of the state for the purpose of cooperating with the beach erosion board of the department of defense, as provided for in 33 U.S.C. § 426. The department of environmental management shall carry out investigations and studies of conditions along the shore line, harbors, rivers, and islands within the territorial waters of the state with a view to devising and projecting economical and effective methods and works for preventing or correcting beach erosion and damage to public and private property resulting therefrom.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-5. - Beach areas classed as exposed — Extent of areas.

§ 46-3-5. Beach areas classed as exposed — Extent of areas.
Open beach areas, including spits, dunes, and barrier beaches that are subject to loss of material through high waves, strong currents, or scouring wave action, or beach areas vulnerable to storm damage because of geographical location, are classed as exposed beach areas within the meaning of this chapter. The limits of those exposed beach areas shall be the extent of the natural topography of the land surface, not necessarily co-extensive with political boundaries, and shall include private and public property upon which public money may be spent and public debt incurred for the protection and conservation thereof, and taxes levied to support expenditures for those purposes.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-6. - State payments toward acquisition of exposed beach areas.

§ 46-3-6. State payments toward acquisition of exposed beach areas.
To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the state, acting through the department of environmental management, shall provide the payment for two-thirds (⅔) of the cost of acquisition by a municipality of exposed beach areas as defined in § 46-3-5; provided, however, that the municipality has filed proper application and preliminary proposal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter on or before July 30, 1957; and provided, further, that each exposed beach area to be so acquired is certified by the department of environmental management to be endangered by erosion and to be in need of beach erosion control measures, and is found by the department of administration to be consistent with other official plans and proposed projects.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-6; R.P.L. 1957, ch. 42, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 61, § 27.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-7. - Designation of exposed areas — Protective works.

§ 46-3-7. Designation of exposed areas — Protective works.
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, the city council of any city and the town council of any town, hereinafter referred to as the “legislative body,” shall have power in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to designate the exposed beach areas, or portions thereof, requiring attention, and, subject to provisions set forth in this chapter, may construct or cause to be constructed on any lands or interests acquired pursuant to this chapter, at the expense of the municipality, any protective works designed to prevent loss of beach material and the erosion of exposed beaches, and to assess the cost of the protective works upon the owners of property benefiting from the protective works. For the purposes of this chapter, “protective works” shall include breakwaters, bulkheads, groins, jetties, riprap walls, dunes, filled areas, and other structures or results of construction activities customarily employed to correct, control, or prevent erosion.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-8. - Application for state aid.

§ 46-3-8. Application for state aid.
Upon the determination that any exposed beach area requires attention, the legislative body shall apply for state aid as herein provided for acquiring any land or interest therein needed, and shall request the department of environmental management to make an inspection of the area for the purpose of entering into a cooperative agreement with respect thereto.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-9. - Cooperative agreements with municipalities.

§ 46-3-9. Cooperative agreements with municipalities.
(a)
Upon the finding that the acquisition of land or interest therein is required for the purpose of this chapter, the department of environmental management shall enter into an agreement with the legislative body to provide for the acquisition of such land or interest as aforesaid in the manner approved for its acquisition and at the price mutually acceptable for its purchase or taking. The agreement shall also set forth the existing or intended use of the exposed beach area to be protected, the scope and method to be employed by the municipality in accomplishing the results desired, and the method and means to be taken by the municipality to finance the cost for its share in acquiring the land and for installing the protective works appropriate for the area. The plans and specifications for the protective works and their construction shall require the approval of the department of environmental management.
(b)
The municipality, as a condition precedent to the acquisition of any land to be acquired by the state under the provisions of this chapter shall give satisfactory guaranty to the state that the construction and maintenance of the protective works will be carried out by it as specified in the cooperative agreement.
(c)
All contracts and agreements for the purposes of this chapter shall be approved as to form by the attorney general and as to substance by the director of the department of environmental management and the state properties committee.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-9.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-10. - Condemnation of property.

§ 46-3-10. Condemnation of property.
Whenever it is impossible to reach agreement upon the price to be paid for the purchase of any land or interest therein needed to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or whenever the owner is legally incapacitated or is absent or is unable to convey valid title or is unknown, the department of environmental management is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire by condemnation any properties, notwithstanding whether the properties taken or acquired are or may be devoted to public uses. The condemnation proceedings shall be conducted and the compensation to be paid shall be ascertained and paid pursuant to the provisions of chapter 6 of title 37.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-10.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-11. - Municipal bonds authorized.

§ 46-3-11. Municipal bonds authorized.
For the purpose of financing the municipality’s share of the cost of acquiring any land or interest therein needed and for defraying the cost of the construction or installation of any structures or facilities approved for the control of beach erosion, the legislative body is authorized and empowered to issue bonds under the corporate name and seal of the municipality, bearing not more than six percent (6%) interest, per annum, payable semiannually, at such times not exceeding the normal expected life of the construction or installation of the kind and sort employed, and for such sum as may be authorized by the vote of the electors not in excess of an aggregate amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) outstanding at any one time. The bonds shall be obligatory upon the municipality in the same manner and to the same extent as other debts lawfully contracted by the municipality. The provisions of §§ 45-12-2 and 45-12-11 shall not apply to any bonds issued by any municipality under the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-11.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-12. - Assessments against property benefited authorized.

§ 46-3-12. Assessments against property benefited authorized.
For the purpose of securing repayment for the construction cost borne by the municipality for any erosion control system installed or for the cost of any land or interest purchased or taken pursuant to this chapter, the legislative body is authorized and empowered to assess any property upon which taxes are now levied that is benefited by the protective works, and to fix the rate of assessments levied thereon. The assessments shall be a lien upon each property or estate so assessed in the same way and manner as other taxes assessed on real estate are liens, and, if not paid as required, shall be collected in the same manner that other taxes assessed on real estate are by law collected.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-12.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-13. - Property subject to assessment — Costs included.

§ 46-3-13. Property subject to assessment — Costs included.
The legislative body may apportion and assess the part upon the lands and buildings in the municipality which, in its judgment, are especially benefited thereby, whether they abut on the erosion control system or not, and upon the owners of the lands and buildings, subject to the right of appeal. The assessment may include a proportionate share of any expenses incurred in the construction of any erosion control system, such as legal fees, service expenses, interest, and publication costs, and related incidental expenses. The legislative body may divide the total territory to be benefited in each section separately. In assessing benefits against the property in any section, the legislative body may add to the cost of the part of the erosion control system located in the section, a proportionate share of the cost of any part of the system located outside the section which is useful for the operation or effectiveness of that part of the system within the section, and of any of the other items of cost or expenses above enumerated.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-13.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-14. - Apportionment of assessments.

§ 46-3-14. Apportionment of assessments.
Whenever any assessment is made as herein provided, the amount to be raised thereby shall be apportioned among the properties benefited according to such rule as the legislative body may adopt; provided that no benefits shall be assessed against any property in excess of the special benefit to accrue to the property. The legislative body may make reasonable allowances when for any reason the particular condition or situation of any property requires the allowance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-14.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-15. - Application of assessment proceeds.

§ 46-3-15. Application of assessment proceeds.
The proceeds of the assessments, whether or not pledged for the payment of securities, shall be segregated from other funds of the municipality, and shall be used only to pay for the construction of the erosion control system or particular portion thereof in respect to which the assessments are made or, as the case may be, for the payment of the interest on, or principal of, any securities issued to pay for the system or particular part thereof.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-16. - Technical advice — Acquisition and supervision expense.

§ 46-3-16. Technical advice — Acquisition and supervision expense.
The department of environmental management is authorized to furnish at the request and expense of the legislative body such technical advice consisting of plans, specifications, surveys, appraisals, cost estimates, engineering, and inspection services as the legislative body may deem advisable. Whenever the legislative body contracts with the state for the acquisition of land or for the supervision and inspection of any construction undertaken by it, the expenses thereof shall be deemed part of the cost of the construction or land acquisition.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-16.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-17. - Title to land acquired — Municipal contributions.

§ 46-3-17. Title to land acquired — Municipal contributions.
(a)
Whenever any land is purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, title to the land shall be taken in the name of the state of Rhode Island and payment therefor shall be made in the first instance by the state from the appropriation provided. At the time the payment is due and payable the municipality for which the land is acquired shall pay to the state its proportionate share of the cost as set forth in § 46-3-6. All moneys so paid to the state by any municipality for the purposes of this chapter shall be received by the general treasurer and by the treasurer deposited in a special fund. All moneys in the special fund shall be expended for the purposes of defraying the cost of land acquisition under the direction and supervision of the director of the department of environmental management with the approval of the governor, and the director is vested hereby with all powers and authority necessary or incident to the purposes of this chapter.
(b)
The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment out of the fund of such sum or sums as may be required from time to time upon receipt by the controller of proper vouchers approved by the director of administration.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-17.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-18. - Transfer of land to municipality.

§ 46-3-18. Transfer of land to municipality.
(a)
Title to any land or interest therein purchased or acquired for carrying out the purposes of this chapter shall vest in the municipality for which it is acquired upon transfer of title from the state as the acquiring authority hereunder.
(b)
The transfer of title by the state and the acceptance by the municipality of any exposed beach area acquired under authority of this chapter shall hereby be expressly deemed to dedicate the property henceforth to the public use; and, subject to such stipulations as may pertain to access to and use of the land, all regulations in respect thereto shall apply alike to the citizens of the municipality and to the citizens of the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-18.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-19. - Cost of construction — Federal assistance.

§ 46-3-19. Cost of construction — Federal assistance.
In the event that the federal government shall make available any funds for all or part of the construction of protective works, as defined in § 46-3-7, the remaining portion of the cost therefor not fully covered by the federal funds may be borne by the city or town and the state; provided, however, that the state’s share shall not exceed one-third (⅓) of the total cost for the construction for the city or town; and, provided, further, however, that in no event shall the construction commence until the city or town has appropriated and made available the funds required by the city or town for those purposes, and in that event the city or town may assess the cost thereof as provided in § 46-3-7.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 46-3-19; P.L. 1958, ch. 156, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development › Section 46-3-20. - Authority of director — Federal assistance.

§ 46-3-20. Authority of director — Federal assistance.
(a)
The director of the department of environmental management shall have full and complete authority to act as the public agency of the state, to cooperate with and assist the federal government in all matters relating to the construction of protective works in the event that the federal government shall make any federal funds or federal assistance therefor. The chief or any subordinate designated by the chief, may act as the agent of the federal government in accordance with the requirements of the provisions of any federal legislation relating to federal assistance.
(b)
The director, with the approval of the governor, is hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the state, the provisions of the federal legislation, and may file written evidence of each acceptance with the federal government. Each acceptance shall be duly signed by the director.
(c)
The director may enter into all necessary contracts and agreements with the federal government, or any agency thereof, necessary or incident to the construction of protective works, and all contracts and agreements shall be signed in the name of the state by the director of the department of environmental management, and in that event the construction shall be carried out and executed in all respects subject to the provisions of the appropriate federal law, and the rules and regulations made pursuant thereto, and to such terms, conditions, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with federal law, rules, and regulations, as the director of the department of environmental management may establish with respect to the construction.
(d)
All money paid to the state by the federal government for the purpose of construction of protective works, shall be received by the general treasurer and deposited by the treasurer in a separate fund; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders on the general treasurer for the payment thereof, or so much thereof as may be required from time to time for such purposes, upon the receipt by the treasurer of proper vouchers signed by the director of the department of environmental management.
History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 46-3-20; P.L. 1958, ch. 156, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-1. - Platting and establishment of harbor lines — Hearing.

§ 46-4-1. Platting and establishment of harbor lines — Hearing.
The director of the department of environmental management may mark out harbor lines suitable to be established in any of the public tidewaters of the state, where the harbor lines have not already been established, and after the harbor lines shall have been platted may report that to the governor and senate for their approval; and when the harbor lines shall have been approved by the governor and senate or as the harbor lines shall be modified and approved thereby, the harbor lines shall be confirmed and established; but before any harbor line shall be marked out or platted by the director of the department of environmental management, the director shall appoint a time and place for hearing all persons interested therein, and shall give notice of the hearing by publishing the notice for at least thirty (30) days in the newspaper which the director may determine will probably give the most publicity of the notice among the persons most likely to be interested therein, and at the time and place appointed, or at such adjournment of the hearing as the director shall make, the director shall hear all persons interested for or against the establishment of the harbor line, who may appear to be heard therein before the department shall proceed to mark out the harbor line.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 118, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 144, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 149, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 112, § 8; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 100; G.L. 1956, § 46-4-1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-2. - City and town control of harbors — Harbormasters — Extension of Providence jurisdiction.

§ 46-4-2. City and town control of harbors — Harbormasters — Extension of Providence jurisdiction.
(a)
The council of any city or town is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint a harbormaster for the harbors within the confines of the city or town, and to ordain and establish such bylaws and ordinances and establish such fees and compensation as the city council or town council may deem necessary and expedient for carrying out the provisions of this section; provided, that the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the harbormaster of the city of Providence shall include all the public waters westerly of the easterly sides of the ship channels in Seekonk River, Providence River and Harbor and Narragansett Bay from the Pawtucket-Providence city line southerly to the point of intersection of the ship-channel side with a straight line drawn from Rumstick Point on the east shore to Rocky Point on the west shore, excluding that area subject to jurisdiction of the city of Cranston, pursuant to the provisions of § 46-4-5.1, and all acts of the general assembly and ordinances of the city of Providence, now or hereafter passed, relative to the harbor of the city of Providence, shall apply to and be in force relative to the public waters.
(b)
The council of the town of Little Compton is hereby authorized and empowered to enact ordinances to regulate or ban the setting of lobster pots, fish nets, or cribs, within the harbor at Little Compton to prevent interference with the use of moorings or navigation therein; provided, further, that all harbormasters shall receive education and training in first aid and CPR from any entity which is authorized or licensed to conduct the training or education; provided, further, that all harbormasters shall attend The Rhode Island Harbormaster Training Academy.
History of Section.
P.L. 1903, ch. 1121, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 144, § 28; G.L. 1923, ch. 149, § 27; P.L. 1928, ch. 1206, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 112, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 46-4-2; P.L. 1959, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 1969, ch. 100, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 175, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 447, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 350, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 38.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-3. - Town regulation of speed of vessels — Control of anchorages.

§ 46-4-3. Town regulation of speed of vessels — Control of anchorages.
In addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of any town by authority of § 46-4-2, authority shall also be granted to the town councils of the towns of Barrington, Little Compton, and Warren to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels on the public waters within the confines of those towns and to regulate the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings within the waters or harbors of the towns of Barrington, Little Compton, and Warren.
History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 139, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-4. - Penalties for violation of town ordinances.

§ 46-4-4. Penalties for violation of town ordinances.
The town councils of the towns of Barrington, Little Compton, and Warren may impose penalties for the violation of ordinances and regulations, not exceeding in amount twenty dollars ($20.00) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, the fines to be recovered to the use of the towns; provided, however, the penalties are not repugnant to the laws of this state or of the United States.
History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 139, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-5. - East Providence harbor lines — Jurisdiction.

§ 46-4-5. East Providence harbor lines — Jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of the city of East Providence shall include all of the public waters easterly of the easterly sides of the ship channels in the Seekonk River, Providence River and Harbor, and Narragansett Bay from the Pawtucket-East Providence city line southerly to the point of intersection of those ship channel sides with a straight line drawn from Gaspee Point on the west shore to Nayatt Point on the east shore; and all of the public waters on the northerly side of a line running sixty-five degrees (65 degrees) true from the intersection formed by the straight line drawn from Gaspee Point to Nayatt Point and the ship channel side to the point of intersection with the East Providence-Barrington boundary line; and all of the public waters, westerly and northerly, in Bullock Cove, of the East Providence-Barrington boundary line to the point of in intersection of the boundary line and the mean high water line.
History of Section.
P.L. 1962, ch. 236, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-5.1. - Cranston harbor lines — Jurisdiction.

§ 46-4-5.1. Cranston harbor lines — Jurisdiction.
The jurisdiction of the city of Cranston shall include all of the public waters westerly of the westerly sides of the ship channels in the Providence River and harbor from the Providence-Cranston city line southerly to the Cranston-Warwick city line.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 446, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6. - East Providence harbormaster — Authority.

§ 46-4-6. East Providence harbormaster — Authority.
In addition to any authority and powers conferred upon any city or town council under this title, the city council of East Providence is hereby authorized to appoint a harbormaster, and by ordinance grant such authority as the city council may deem necessary to the harbormaster for the enforcement and supervision of any rules and regulations governing the public waters within its jurisdiction.
History of Section.
P.L. 1962, ch. 236, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6.1. - Town of Barrington — Powers conferred.

§ 46-4-6.1. Town of Barrington — Powers conferred.
The provision of § 46-22-14 or any other provisions of the general laws notwithstanding and in addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of the town of Barrington authority shall also be granted to the town council of the town of Barrington to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels and the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings within the public waters within the confines of the town, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority and power to prohibit waterskiing on any of the public waters and to impose penalties for violation of the ordinances, not exceeding in amount one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, the fines to be recovered to the use of the town.
History of Section.
P.L. 1965, ch. 28, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6.2. - Town of Bristol — Powers conferred.

§ 46-4-6.2. Town of Bristol — Powers conferred.
(a)
The provisions of § 46-22-14 or any other provisions of the general laws notwithstanding and in addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of the town of Bristol, authority shall also be granted to the town council of the town of Bristol to enact ordinances as the town council may deem necessary or desirable for the enforcement and supervision of any rules and regulations established by the town council governing the public waters and harbors within its jurisdiction, and to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels and the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorages within the public waters within the confines of the town, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority and power to regulate waterskiing upon any of the public waters; to designate upon a map of the public waters within the town the places where permanent or temporary moorings or anchorages may be maintained; to assign moorings; to remove moorings; to collect fees for the use of moorings; to provide for minimum mooring specifications; to provide for inspection of moorings; to provide regulations for houseboats that are not self-propelled; to provide regulations for regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions; and to provide for the removal of wrecks or derelict or abandoned boats or docks; to provide for the regulation of skin diving and scuba diving; and to impose penalties for violation of the ordinances not exceeding in amount one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction for any one offense and the fines to be recovered to the use of the town.
(b)
No powers or duties granted herein shall be construed to abrogate the powers or duties granted to the coastal resources management council as provided in chapter 23 of this title, as amended.
History of Section.
P.L. 1965, ch. 73, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 292, §§ 1, 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 340, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 38.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6.3. - Town of South Kingstown — Powers conferred.

§ 46-4-6.3. Town of South Kingstown — Powers conferred.
The provisions of § 46-22-14, or any other provisions of the general laws notwithstanding and in addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of the town of South Kingstown, authority shall also be granted to the town council of the town of South Kingstown to authorize for the appointment of a harbormaster and by ordinance grant such authority as the town council may deem necessary to the harbormaster for the enforcement and supervision of any ordinances, rules, and regulations governing the public waters within its jurisdiction, and to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels and the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings within the public waters within the confines of the town including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority and power to prohibit waterskiing on any of the public waters, to designate upon a map of the public waters within the town the places where permanent or temporary moorings or anchorages may be maintained, to assign moorings, to remove moorings, to collect a fee for the use of moorings, to provide for minimum mooring specifications, to provide regulations for houseboats that are not self-propelled, to provide regulations for regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions, to provide for the removal of wrecks or derelict or abandoned boats or docks, and to impose penalties for violation of the ordinances, not exceeding in amount one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, the fines to be recovered to the use of the town.
History of Section.
P.L. 1974, ch. 73, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6.4. - Town of North Kingstown — Powers conferred.

§ 46-4-6.4. Town of North Kingstown — Powers conferred.
(a)
The provisions of § 46-22-14, or any other provisions of the general laws notwithstanding, and in addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of the town of North Kingstown authority shall also be granted to the town council of the town of North Kingstown to authorize for the appointment of a harbormaster and by ordinance grant such authority as the town council may deem necessary to the harbormaster for the enforcement and supervision of any ordinances, rules, and regulations governing the public waters within its jurisdiction, to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels and the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings within the public waters within the confines of the town including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority and power to prohibit waterskiing on any of the public waters, to provide for the regulation of skin diving, and scuba diving, to designate upon a map of the public waters within the town the places where permanent or temporary moorings or anchorages may be maintained, to assign moorings, to remove moorings, to set and collect a fee for the use of moorings, to provide for minimum mooring specifications, to provide regulations for houseboats that are not self-propelled, to provide regulations for regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions, to provide for the removal of wrecks or derelict or abandoned boats or docks, and to impose penalties for violation of the ordinances, not exceeding in amount one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, the fines to be recovered to the use of the town.
(b)
No powers or duties granted herein shall be construed to abrogate the powers or duties granted to the coastal resources management council as provided in chapter 23 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1974, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 320, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 234, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 38.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6.5. - Town of Tiverton — Powers conferred.

§ 46-4-6.5. Town of Tiverton — Powers conferred.
(a)
The provisions of § 46-22-14 or any other provisions of the general laws notwithstanding and in addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the town council of the town of Tiverton, authority shall also be granted to the town council of the town of Tiverton to authorize for the appointment of a harbor commission and by ordinance grant such authority as the town council may deem necessary or desirable to the harbor commission for the enforcement and supervision of any ordinances, rules, and regulations governing the public waters within its jurisdiction, and to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels and the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorages within the public waters within the confines of the town, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority and power to regulate waterskiing upon any of the public waters; to designate upon a map of the public waters within the town the places where permanent or temporary moorings or anchorages may be maintained; to assign moorings; to remove moorings; to collect fees for the use of moorings; to provide for minimum mooring specifications; to provide for inspection of moorings; to provide regulations for houseboats that are not self-propelled; to provide regulations for regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions; to provide for the removal of wrecks or derelict or abandoned boats or docks; to provide for the regulation of skin diving, and scuba diving; and to impose penalties for violation of the ordinances not exceeding in amount one hundred dollars ($100) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction for any one offense and the fines to be recovered to the use of the town.
(b)
No powers or duties granted herein shall be construed to abrogate the powers or duties granted to the coastal resources management council as provided in chapter 23 of this title, as amended.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 38.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 46 - Waters and Navigation › Chapter 46-4 - Harbors and Harbor Lines › Section 46-4-6.6. - Town of Newport — Powers conferred.

§ 46-4-6.6. Town of Newport — Powers conferred.
The provisions of § 46-22-14, or any other provisions of the general laws notwithstanding, and in addition to any authority and powers conferred upon the city council of the city of Newport, authority shall also be granted to the city council of the city of Newport to authorize for the appointment of a harbor coordinator and by ordinance grant such authority as the city council may deem necessary to the harbor coordinator for the enforcement and supervision of any ordinances, rules, and regulations governing the public waters within its jurisdiction, and to regulate by ordinance the speed, management, and control of all vessels and the size, type, location, and use of all anchorages and moorings, within the public waters within the confines of the city including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the authority and power to prohibit waterskiing on any of the public waters, to designate upon a map of the public waters within the city the places where permanent or temporary moorings or anchorages may be maintained, to assign moorings, to remove moorings, to collect a fee for the use of moorings, to provide for minimum mooring specifications, to provide regulations for houseboats that are not self-propelled, to provide regulations for regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, and exhibitions, to provide for the removal of wrecks or derelicts or abandoned boats or docks, and to impose penalties for violators of the ordinances, not to exceed in amount three hundred dollars ($300) or imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days in some jail or house of correction, for any one offense, the fines to be recovered to the use of the city.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 249, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 445, § 1.