Rhode Island § 23-18.17-2 § 23-18.17-2. Findings.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-18.17-2 — § 23-18.17-2. Findings.

Rhode Island § 23-18.17-2

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-18.17Used Cooking Oil Recycling

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-18.17-2 (2026).

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§ 23-18.17-2. Findings.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares:
(1) Used cooking oil clogs septic and municipal sewer systems, leading to overflowing
            manholes and high maintenance fees;
         
(2) Sewer overspill causes environmental pollution and leads to disease in humans and
            animals;
         
(3) In order to address these real threats to public health and the environment, efforts
            should be made to help minimize costs of sewer maintenance as well as prevention of
            sewer blockages.
         

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§ 23-18.17-2. Findings.

The general assembly hereby finds and declares:

(1) Used cooking oil clogs septic and municipal sewer systems, leading to overflowing manholes and high maintenance fees;

(2) Sewer overspill causes environmental pollution and leads to disease in humans and animals;

(3) In order to address these real threats to public health and the environment, efforts should be made to help minimize costs of sewer maintenance as well as prevention of sewer blockages.