The bill amends Section 42-28-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-28, which pertains to the powers and duties of the state police. It grants members of the division the authority to enforce municipal ordinances, specifically those that impose civil penalties, while explicitly prohibiting them from enforcing any ordinances that could result in imprisonment. The bill clarifies that members of the division possess the same powers as deputy sheriffs, town sergeants, chiefs of police, police officers, and town constables in enforcing criminal laws and municipal ordinances.

Additionally, the bill outlines that for the purpose of enforcing municipal ordinances, members of the division shall have authority only over those ordinances that provide for civil penalties. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2712: 42-28-19