Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-22-3: Billboards near grade crossings or intersections
What this law says, in plain English
This law prohibits erecting or maintaining billboards within 300 feet of railroad grade crossings or 50 feet of street intersections, with an exception for billboards on buildings at least 10 feet tall. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $50.
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