# R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.1: Houseboats €” Exclusion from coastal ponds

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.1
- **Heading:** Houseboats €” Exclusion from coastal ponds
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 46 / Chapter 46-22 / Section 46-22-9.1

## Text

(a) No person shall live on a houseboat on any coastal pond in this state.

(b) As used in this section, €œhouseboat,€ means a building constructed on a float, raft, or barge that is used for single or multiple family habitation or is represented as a place of business. If used as a means of transportation, this use is secondary. €œHouseboat€ includes platforms, and waterborne hotels and restaurants.

(c) A €œcoastal pond€ , as used in this section, shall be as designated or defined in the rules and regulations of the coastal resources management council.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-1 § 46-22-1. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-2 § 46-22-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-3 § 46-22-3. Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-4 § 46-22-4. Identification number and registration fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-5 § 46-22-5. Classification and required equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-6 § 46-22-6. Exemption from numbering provisions of this chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-7 § 46-22-7. Boat liveries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-8 § 46-22-8. Muffling devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9 § 46-22-9. Prohibited operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.1 § 46-22-9.1. Houseboats €” Exclusion from coastal ponds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.2 § 46-22-9.2. Flotation devices €” Children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.3 § 46-22-9.3. Operating so as to endanger, resulting in death.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.4 § 46-22-9.4. Operating so as to endanger, resulting in personal injury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-22-9.5 § 46-22-9.5. Speeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T46_C46-22_S46-22-9.5.md)

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