2014 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-19.15 - The Rhode Island Cesspool Act of 2007
Section 23-19.15-3 - Declaration of purpose.
§ 23-19.15-3 Declaration of purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to phase-out use of cesspools that present the highest risk to public health and/or the environment – namely, cesspools located in close proximity to tidal water areas and public drinking waters. Additionally, this chapter is intended to allow for the identification and assessment of cesspools on all properties throughout the state that are subject to sale, and to phase-out any such cesspools that are found to be failed.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2007, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 233, § 1.)
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