§ 46-19-1 Periodical inspection required – Records and reports
§ 46-19-2 Description and plans furnished by owner
§ 46-19-3 Approval of plans for construction or alteration
§ 46-19-4 Investigations and orders as to unsafe dams and reservoirs
§ 46-19-5 Judicial enforcement of order to make dam or reservoir safe
§ 46-19-6 Access of agents to private property
§ 46-19-7 Employment of consulting engineer
§ 46-19-8 Appropriations and disbursements
§ 46-19-9 Emergency action plans
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 46-19 - Inspection of Dams and Reservoirs

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
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  • 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