# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-6-1: €œRailroad€ defined

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-6_S39-6-1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-6-1
- **Heading:** €œRailroad€ defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-6 / Section 39-6-1

## Text

The word €œrailroad,€ as used in chapters 6 €” 9 of this title, except in § 39-6-15 and in § 39-9-11, shall be construed so as to include all so-called tramways and all other railroads operated by steam or other power.

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