Sec. 18-409. - Enforcement.

(a)

The East Providence Police Department shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article and to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce this article.

(b)

The East Providence Police Department shall have the authority to impound any snowmobile or recreational off-road vehicle found to be in violation of this division.

(c)

No impounded snowmobile or recreational off-road vehicle shall be released until final disposition of all criminal and/or civil charges relating to the operation or storage of any recreational off-road vehicle, nor until proof of ownership and proper registration according to state statute are verified and applicable towing and storage charges are paid. Additionally, the city solicitor shall have the authority to commence forfeiture proceedings pursuant to section 18-410(1)a.

(Ch. 799, § I, 4-20-21)