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Rhode Island Statutes, Title 24

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Title 24, Title 24 Title 24

20 chapters · 307 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 24307 Ch 24-12, Chapter 24-12 Rhode Island Turnpike …67 Ch 24-8, Chapter 24-8 Construction and Mainte…48 Ch 24-5, Chapter 24-5 Maintenance of Town Hig…36 Ch 24-3, Chapter 24-3 Improvement and Grading…30 Ch 24-1, Chapter 24-1 Laying Out and Taking b…15 Ch 24-2, Chapter 24-2 Highways by Grant or Use14 Ch 24-14, Chapter 24-14 Junkyard Control Act12 Ch 24-15, Chapter 24-15 Scenic Highways12 Ch 24-10.1, Chapter 24-10.1 Outdoor Advertising12 Ch 24-7, Chapter 24-7 Sidewalks11 Ch 24-10, Chapter 24-10 Freeways10 Ch 24-18, Chapter 24-18 Municipal Road and Bri…10 Ch 24-8.1, Chapter 24-8.1 Relocation of Utility…7 Ch 24-4, Chapter 24-4 Federal Aid to Towns6

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 24✕Ch 24-14✕

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-1. Short title
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This act may be cited as the “Junkyard Control Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-10. Interpretation
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution, which is more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-11. Agreements with the United States authorized
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The director of transportation is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the United States secretary of commerce as provided by title 23, United States Code, relating to the control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems, and to take action …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-12. Severability
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If any section, clause or provision of this chapter shall be held either unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective, it shall be valid and effective and no other section, clause or provision shall on account of…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-2. Declaration of policy

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For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the …

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-3. Definitions

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(a) “Automobile junkyard” means any establishment or place where one or more unserviceable, discarded, worn out or junked automobiles or bodies, engines, tires, parts or accessories are gathered together. (b) “Interstate system” means that portion of the national system of inters…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-4. Junkyards prohibited

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No person, firm, corporation or association shall establish, operate or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within one thousand feet (1000′) of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, except the following: (1) Those which are screened b…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-5. Junkyards lawfully in existence

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Any junkyard lawfully in existence on May 6, 1966, or which is or may be lawfully established along any highway which is hereafter made a part of the interstate or primary systems and which has been so established before the inclusion of the highway within the interstate or prima…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-6. Requirement as to screening

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The director of transportation shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including the materials used in screening or fencing required by this chapter.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-7. Authority to acquire interest in land for removal and screening of junkyards

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When the director of transportation determines that the topography of the land adjoining the highway will not permit adequate screening of the junkyards or the screening of the junkyards would not be economically feasible, the director of transportation shall have the authority t…

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-8. Injunction

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The director of transportation may make application to the superior court in the county in which junkyards established or maintained in violation of this chapter may be located, for an injunction to abate the nuisances.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-14-9. Penalties

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(a) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate or maintain a junkyard in violation of this chapter except those junkyards lawfully in existence on May 6, 1966. (b) It shall be the duty of the state police and the police of the cities and towns to enforce this chapter, and any persons, …