Rhode Island
What is the what makes it abandoned on private property for Rhode Island?
For Rhode Island, what makes it abandoned on private property is more than three (3) days; statutory citation is R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-42-1, recorded from its source on 2026-08-18.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-42-1 § 31-42-1. Definitions. (a) “Abandoned motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is inoperable and over eight (8) years old and is left unattended on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on public property for a period of more than three (3) days, or a motor vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than three (3) days.
— webserver.rilegislature.gov, retrieved 2026-08-18
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