R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-47-2
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§ 5-47-2. Reimbursements to municipal or volunteer firefighters.
Official statutory text
If it is necessary to utilize the personnel and equipment of the municipal fire department or voluntary fire department because of a fire at the demolition site, the person, firm, corporation, or other business entity engaged in the demolition shall reimburse the municipality or the voluntary fire department for the use of the fire equipment and personnel hours required to extinguish the fire.
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