# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-30.2: Possession of land adverse to a utility

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-1_S39-1-30.2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-30.2
- **Heading:** Possession of land adverse to a utility
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-1 / Section 39-1-30.2

## Text

No interest in real property of an electric distribution company, electric transmission company, gas, telephone, or water utility may be defeated or otherwise adversely affected by the use, possession, or occupancy of the real property by any person.

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