Rhode Island Statutes
§ 39-8-16 — § 39-8-16. Closing of gates at private way.
Rhode Island § 39-8-16
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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-8-16 (2026).
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§ 39-8-16. Closing of gates at private way.
Whoever enters upon or crosses a railroad at any private way that is closed by gates or bars and neglects to close them securely, shall be fined not less than two dollars ($2.00) nor more than ten dollars ($10.00) and shall be liable for the damage sustained therefrom.
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Legislative History
G.L. 1896, ch. 187, § 28; G.L. 1909, ch. 215, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 251, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 124, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 39-8-16.
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