TITLE 46
Waters and Navigation
CHAPTER 46-3
Shore Development
SECTION 46-3-7
§ 46-3-7 Designation of exposed areas
Protective works.
For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare,
the city council of any city and the town council of any town, hereinafter
referred to as the "legislative body," shall have power in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter, to designate the exposed beach areas, or portions
thereof, requiring attention, and, subject to provisions set forth in this
chapter, may construct or cause to be constructed on any lands or interests
acquired pursuant to this chapter, at the expense of the municipality, any
protective works designed to prevent loss of beach material and the erosion of
exposed beaches, and to assess the cost of the protective works upon the owners
of property benefiting from the protective works. For the purposes of this
chapter, "protective works" shall include breakwaters, bulkheads, groins,
jetties, riprap walls, dunes, filled areas, and other structures or results of
construction activities customarily employed to correct, control, or prevent
erosion.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-7.)
