Section 24-14-11. – Agreements with the United States authorized.
§ 24-14-11. Agreements with the United States authorized. The director of transportation is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with the United States secretary of commerce as provided by title 23, United States Code, relating to the control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate and primary systems, and to take action in the […]
Section 24-14-12. – Severability.
§ 24-14-12. Severability. If any section, clause or provision of this chapter shall be held either unconstitutional or ineffective in whole or in part to the extent that it is not unconstitutional or ineffective, it shall be valid and effective and no other section, clause or provision shall on account of the invalidity be termed […]
Section 24-14-6. – Requirement as to screening.
§ 24-14-6. Requirement as to screening. The director of transportation shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including the materials used in screening or fencing required by this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
Section 24-14-7. – Authority to acquire interest in land for removal and screening of junkyards.
§ 24-14-7. Authority to acquire interest in land for removal and screening of junkyards. When the director of transportation determines that the topography of the land adjoining the highway will not permit adequate screening of the junkyards or the screening of the junkyards would not be economically feasible, the director of transportation shall have the […]
Section 24-14-8. – Injunction.
§ 24-14-8. Injunction. The director of transportation may make application to the superior court in the county in which junkyards established or maintained in violation of this chapter may be located, for an injunction to abate the nuisances. History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
Section 24-14-9. – Penalties.
§ 24-14-9. Penalties. (a) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate or maintain a junkyard in violation of this chapter except those junkyards lawfully in existence on May 6, 1966. (b) It shall be the duty of the state police and the police of the cities and towns to enforce this chapter, and any persons, […]
Section 24-14-10. – Interpretation.
§ 24-14-10. Interpretation. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution, which is more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
Section 24-14-1. – Short title.
§ 24-14-1. Short title. This act may be cited as the “Junkyard Control Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 118, § 1.
Section 24-14-2. – Declaration of policy.
§ 24-14-2. Declaration of policy. For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest to regulate and […]
Section 24-14-3. – Definitions.
§ 24-14-3. Definitions. (a) “Automobile junkyard” means any establishment or place where one or more unserviceable, discarded, worn out or junked automobiles or bodies, engines, tires, parts or accessories are gathered together. (b) “Interstate system” means that portion of the national system of interstate and defense highways located within this state, as officially designated, or […]