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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-42-1. Definitions
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(a) “Abandoned motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is inoperable and over eight (8) years old and is left unattended on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on public property for a period of more than three (3…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-42-11. Penalties — Costs
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Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter regarding abandoned motor vehicles on private property, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500). In addition, the violator shall be responsible for all costs relating to the approval and disposal of the aband…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-42-12. City of Pawtucket — Designee
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In the city of Pawtucket, the police department or its designee shall have the authority to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-42-2. Authority to take possession of abandoned motor vehicles and abandoned motor vehicles of no value
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(a) A police department may, upon completion of a vehicle survey report, take into custody any motor vehicle found abandoned on public or private property. A police department may employ its own personnel, equipment, and facilities or authorize persons, equipment, and facilities …