Increases the maximum penalty for damaging trees, plants, and shrubs on public land from $500 to $1,000.

Rhode Island H7618 increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, or damage of trees, plants, and shrubs on public highways or public land from $500 to $1,000. The bill also mandates that any replacement tree must have a diameter three times that of the removed tree. This act aims to protect public trees and plants, emphasizing their role in environmental quality and urban cooling.

Increases the maximum penalty for damaging trees, plants, and shrubs on public land from $500 to $1,000.

Rhode Island H7618 increases the maximum penalty for certain violations related to the cutting, removal, or damage of trees, plants, and shrubs on public highways or public land from $500 to $1,000. The bill also mandates that any replacement tree must have a diameter three times that of the removed tree. This act aims to protect public trees and plants, emphasizing their role in environmental quality and urban cooling.