2012 -- S 2729

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

     Introduced By: Senator P Fogarty

     Date Introduced: March 06, 2012

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 45-62 of the General Laws entitled "Dam Management Districts" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     45-62-5.1. Immunity from civil liability. – Dam Management Districts created pursuant

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to this chapter shall be immune from civil liability for any tort committed upon any lake bed the

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Dam Management District may acquire, hold, use or lease pursuant to section 42-62-3.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

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     This act would grant dam management districts immunity from civil liability for any tort

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committed upon any lake bed the Dam Management District may acquire, hold, use or lease.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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