Section 46-7-5.2 - Breach or repair of works by chief engineer if necessary to protect human life--Costas lien against owner--Other remedies.
46-7-5.2. Breach or repair of works by chief engineer if necessary to protect human life--Cost as lien against owner--Other remedies. Notwithstanding the pendency of any notice, order, or protest pursuant to § 46-7-5, the chief engineer may immediately breach or repair any works if, in his judgment, it is necessary to protect human life from imminent danger. The cost of the work in such cases shall be borne by the owner of the works and may be recorded as a lien against any property of the owner until paid. The provisions of chapter 5-18 are not applicable to this section. This section does not limit any other remedy against the owner of the works.
Source: SL 1987, ch 328, § 1C.