Rhode Island § 2-15-5 § 2-15-5. Removal of injurious plants.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 2-15-5 — § 2-15-5. Removal of injurious plants.

Rhode Island § 2-15-5

Title 2Agriculture and Forestry

Ch. 2-15Protection of Trees and Plants Generally

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-15-5 (2026).

Text

§ 2-15-5. Removal of injurious plants.
The tree warden, the department of transportation, the department of environmental
            management or the park commission of any town or city or any state agency, may cause
            to be removed any trees or other plants within the limits of public highways or grounds
            under their respective jurisdiction, that are injurious plants or are obnoxious as
            hosts of insects or fungus pests. Any tree removed for any reason except for interference
            with public health or safety, within the limits of public highways shall be replaced
            by the state agency removing the tree as soon as weather conditions permit.
         

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§ 2-15-5. Removal of injurious plants.

The tree warden, the department of transportation, the department of environmental management or the park commission of any town or city or any state agency, may cause to be removed any trees or other plants within the limits of public highways or grounds under their respective jurisdiction, that are injurious plants or are obnoxious as hosts of insects or fungus pests. Any tree removed for any reason except for interference with public health or safety, within the limits of public highways shall be replaced by the state agency removing the tree as soon as weather conditions permit.

Legislative History

P.L. 1931, ch. 1763, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 225, § 5; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 100; impl. am. P.L. 1952, ch. 2973, §§ 2, 4; G.L. 1956, § 2-15-5; P.L. 1983, ch. 129, § 1.