Rhode Island § 23-22.5-11 § 23-22.5-11. City and town responsibility for bathing areas.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-22.5-11 — § 23-22.5-11. City and town responsibility for bathing areas.

Rhode Island § 23-22.5-11

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-22.5Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-22.5-11 (2026).

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§ 23-22.5-11. City and town responsibility for bathing areas.
All cities and towns that own or maintain public beaches and swimming areas shall
            be fully responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of that beach or swimming area,
            and for the upkeep and maintenance of all toilet facilities at these areas, and are
            required to furnish qualified personnel to serve as lifeguards during the swimming
            season. The department of environmental management shall have jurisdiction to enforce
            the provisions of this section and to order those cities and towns to comply with
            any department directive regarding those facilities.
         

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§ 23-22.5-11. City and town responsibility for bathing areas.

All cities and towns that own or maintain public beaches and swimming areas shall be fully responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of that beach or swimming area, and for the upkeep and maintenance of all toilet facilities at these areas, and are required to furnish qualified personnel to serve as lifeguards during the swimming season. The department of environmental management shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section and to order those cities and towns to comply with any department directive regarding those facilities.