# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-8: Shore rights preserved €” Prospective applicability

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-8
- **Heading:** Shore rights preserved €” Prospective applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-7 / Section 34-7-8

## Text

Nothing herein contained shall affect any rights of the shore to which the people of this state are now entitled under the charter, the constitution or by the law, or be construed to apply to any preceding action.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-1 § 34-7-1. Conclusive title by peaceful possession under claim of title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-2 § 34-7-2. Absentees and persons under disability €” Reversioners and remaindermen.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-3 § 34-7-3. Easement of light and air denied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-4 § 34-7-4. Right of footway denied.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-5 § 34-7-5. Utility rights-of-way not acquired by enjoyment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-6 § 34-7-6. Notice of intent to dispute interrupting adverse possession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-7 § 34-7-7. Action by claimant in possession after notice of intent to dispute.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-8 § 34-7-8. Shore rights preserved €” Prospective applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-7-9 § 34-7-9. Land preserved for open space, conservation or cemetery purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-7_S34-7-9.md)

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