§ 31-28-1 “Parking meter” defined
§ 31-28-2 Ordinances authorizing parking meters and meter zones
§ 31-28-3 Unauthorized meters
§ 31-28-4 Exemption of persons with disabilities from payment of fees
§ 31-28-6 Overtime parking by persons with a disability exempt from fees
§ 31-28-7 Motor vehicle plates for persons with disabilities – Entitlement – Designated parking spaces – Violations
§ 31-28-7.1 Motor vehicle placards for group care facilities, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or companies serving people with disabilities
§ 31-28-7.3 Disability parking enforcement program
§ 31-28-7.10 Special legislative commission to study the disability parking placard system
§ 31-28-8 Use of meters for charitable contributions
§ 31-28-9 Owner’s liability for parking tickets
§ 31-28-10 Parking spaces for persons transporting young children and strollers
§ 31-28-11 Installation of electric vehicle charging stations – Definitions
§ 31-28-12 Installation of electric vehicle charging stations – Designated parking spaces
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 31-28 - Parking Facilities and Privileges

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
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  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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  • in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
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  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
  • United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8