· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- PROTECTION OF TREES AND PLANTS GENERALLY

Increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, damage by injurious liquids or gases to trees, plants and shrubs on any public highway or public land under the jurisdiction of state agencies from $500 to $1,000.

Sponsor

Enrique Sanchez (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-06-11

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Latest action

06/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources