Section 45-61-1. – Short title.

§ 45-61-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Stormwater Management and Utility District Act of 2002.” History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 329, § 1.

Section 45-61-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 45-61-2. Legislative findings. The general assembly hereby recognizes and declares that: (1) The general assembly finds that stormwater, when not properly controlled and treated, causes pollution of the waters of the state, threatens public health, and damages property. Stormwater carries pollutants and other material from the land — such as human and animal waste, […]

Section 45-61-3. – Declaration of purpose.

§ 45-61-3. Declaration of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the cities and towns of the state to adopt ordinances creating stormwater management districts (SMD), the boundaries of which may include all or part of a city or town, as specified by such ordinance. Such ordinances shall be designated to eliminate and […]

Section 45-61-4. – Powers of councils.

§ 45-61-4. Powers of councils. The city or town council of any city or town in the state, by itself or with other cities and towns, pursuant to chapter 43 of this title, and in accordance with the purposes of this chapter, are hereby authorized to adopt ordinances creating stormwater management districts, which will be […]