The bill amends Section 2-15-11 of the General Laws concerning the protection of trees and plants. It increases the maximum penalty for violations related to the cutting, removal, or damage of trees, plants, and shrubs on public highways or lands from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000). Additionally, it raises the minimum fine from one hundred dollars ($100) to two hundred dollars ($200).

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any replacement tree required must have a total diameter equal to three (3) times that of the tree that was removed or damaged, replacing the previous requirement of twice the diameter. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6405: 2-15-11