It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 45-2 of the General Laws entitled "General Powers" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 45-2-43. Right of way tree planting. -- ADD} {ADD Cities and towns may appropriate resources to be utilized under the direction of the Tree Warden in planting shade trees upon land adjoining public right of ways, at a distance not exceeding twenty (20) feet from said public ways, that will function as public trees by improving, protecting, shading or beautifying the right of way; provided, that the written consent of the owner of such adjoining land shall first be obtained. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.