Rhode Island § 23-24.3-1 § 23-24.3-1. Legislative findings.

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§ 23-24.3-1 — § 23-24.3-1. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island § 23-24.3-1

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-24.3Substances or Compounds Used as Sewerage System Cleaners

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.3-1 (2026).

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§ 23-24.3-1. Legislative findings.
Some chemical solvents containing toxic chemicals including halogenated hydrocarbons
            and aromatic hydrocarbons are sold as sewerage system cleaners and degreasers. These
            chemicals are toxic, generally nonbiodegradable, and are a significant and unnecessary
            source of water pollution and groundwater contamination. When used to unblock or deodorize
            sewerage systems, they are introduced into the groundwater where they have adverse
            effects on the environment and health of the citizens of this state. It is the policy
            of this state to eliminate the introduction of these chemicals into the groundwaters
            of this 

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§ 23-24.3-1. Legislative findings.

Some chemical solvents containing toxic chemicals including halogenated hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons are sold as sewerage system cleaners and degreasers. These chemicals are toxic, generally nonbiodegradable, and are a significant and unnecessary source of water pollution and groundwater contamination. When used to unblock or deodorize sewerage systems, they are introduced into the groundwater where they have adverse effects on the environment and health of the citizens of this state. It is the policy of this state to eliminate the introduction of these chemicals into the groundwaters of this state.