§ 46-12.1-1. Purpose and scope of chapter. (a) For the purposes of promoting health, safety, or general welfare, and in order to effect uniform regulation within the state for regulating underground storage tanks as defined in § 46-12.1-2, the cities and towns may adopt, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, ordinances providing for […]
§ 46-12.1-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, all terms shall, where the context permits, be construed in accordance with the “regulations for underground storage facilities used for petroleum products and hazardous materials,” as promulgated by the department of environmental management. The following terms as used in this chapter shall have the following meanings: (1) […]
§ 46-12.1-3. Powers and duties of city or town enforcing officer. The enforcing officer shall be responsible for administering local ordinances adopted pursuant to this chapter. In addition to any other powers granted the enforcing officer by ordinance or other state law, the officer shall have the authority to: (1) Issue permits for the maintenance, […]
§ 46-12.1-4. Penalties. Violations of the provisions of § 46-12.1-3 shall be subject to fines of fifty ($50.00) dollars per day for each day the tank remains in the ground after notification, in writing, by the enforcing officer that the provisions of § 46-12.1-3 have been violated. This penalty shall be in addition to any […]
