Section 46-12-39.1 - [Effective 1/1/2025] No discharge awareness and education(a) Definitions. As used in this section and in conjunction with this chapter, the following terms shall be construed as follows: (1) "Marine sanitation device" means either a marine sanitation device-type I, a marine sanitation device-type II, or a marine sanitation device-type III with a holding tank and through-hull fitting that would allow sewage to be discharged overboard.(b) At the time of registration, a boat owner shall be provided with educational material notifying them that, if the recipient boat has a marine sanitation device, the marine sanitation device must be properly secured in a manner that prevents overboard discharges when operating in Rhode Island waters consistent with § 46-12-39. R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-12-39.1
Amended by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 117,§ 6-22, eff. 1/1/2025. P.L. 2004 , ch. 338, § 1; P.L. 2004 , ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 2005 , ch. 243, § 1; P.L. 2006 , ch. 45, § 1; P.L. 2006 , ch. 181, § 1; P.L. 2006 , ch. 201, § 1.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.