Rhode Island General Laws 24-8-32. Drainage of surface water
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Whenever any culvert, drain, or watercourse has been placed and maintained or has existed under or within a state highway for the purpose of disposing of surface water drainage, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to obstruct, block, or close any intake or outlet from the culvert, drain, or watercourse without first obtaining permission from the state department of transportation, which may grant the permits under the terms and conditions as are warranted.
History of Section.
P.L. 1958, ch. 204, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 24-8-32
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6