Every person who shall lay any sloop or other vessel to the bridge over Apponaug River, or there load or unload wood or other heavy merchandise, shall forfeit twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense; one-half (1/2) to the use of the city of Warwick and one-half (1/2) to the use of the person who shall sue for it.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-22-13