Every person who shall make fast any canoe or boat to either of the abutments or any part of the bridge at Pawtuxet Falls, or throw any stones off from the bridge, shall forfeit five dollars ($5.00); one-half (1/2) to the use of the city of Warwick and the city of Cranston and one-half (1/2) to the use of the person who shall sue for it. The city of Warwick and the city of Cranston may each appoint one suitable person to take care of the bridge and to prevent damage or injury being done to it. Each of the persons so appointed shall prosecute for every forfeiture incurred under this section.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-22-14