§ 23-19.15-3 - Declaration of purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-19.15-3

   § 23-19.15-3  Declaration of purpose.– The purpose of this chapter is to phase-out use of cesspools that present thehighest risk to public health and/or the environment – namely, cesspoolslocated in close proximity to tidal water areas and public drinking waters.Additionally, this chapter is intended to allow for the identification andassessment of cesspools on all properties throughout the state that are subjectto sale, and to phase-out any such cesspools that are found to be failed.