Nothing herein contained shall affect any rights of the shore to which the people of this state are now entitled under the charter, the constitution or by the law, or be construed to apply to any preceding action.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 205, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 256, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 300, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 438, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 34-7-8.