Rhode Island General Laws 23-9-6. Penalty for refusal to anchor in quarantine
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Every commander of a ship or vessel who shall, upon being hailed and directed by the sentinel, refuse or neglect to bring his or her ship or vessel to anchor within the limits as described in § 23-9-4, shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) nor less than twenty dollars ($20.00), to the use of the city or town.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 95, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 114, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 157, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 258, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 23-9-6; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 68.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-9-6
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9