§ 46-12.3-2 Strict liability. –
The owner, operator, and/or his or her or its agent of any seagoing vessel, as
defined in § 46-9-2, entering the waters or waterways of this state who
shall violate the provisions of chapter 9 or 9.1 of title 46, regarding the
obligation of a vessel to have a licensed pilot on board prior to entering a
navigable waterway of the state or chapter 12 of title 46, regarding water
pollution or any violation of any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued
pursuant thereto, shall be strictly liable for any injury or damage resulting
from the violation, including, but not limited to, damage or injury to the
environment or natural resources of the state, injury to the person, property
damage, or economic loss to any individual, corporation, partnership, or other
business entity.
(P.L. 1990, ch. 198, § 1.)