§ 23-22.5-14 - Lifesaving equipment required at all lakes and ponds.
SECTION 23-22.5-14
§ 23-22.5-14 Lifesaving equipment requiredat all lakes and ponds. – (1) All cities and towns shall supply and maintain one hundred and fifty feet(150') of rope and a lifesaving buoy at ponds and lakes located within theirrespective boundaries during the designated periods of time which swimming,boating or other recreational activities are authorized by the city or town totake place.
(2) The chief of the municipal fire department or his or herdesignee of the city or town where the lake or pond is located shall beresponsible for determining the sites where the safety equipment is needed.
(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to anypublic beaches or swimming areas owned and/or maintained by the state.