The word “railroad,” as used in chapters 6 — 9 of this title, except in § 39-6-15 and in § 39-9-11, shall be construed so as to include all so-called tramways and all other railroads operated by steam or other power.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-6-1.