Rhode Island General Laws 29-4-4. Gifts
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In case any library, or funds for the establishment thereof, may be offered to any city or town on the condition that the library shall be maintained as a free public library, the city council of any city, or town council of any town, is hereby authorized to accept this gift in behalf of the city or town.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 43, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 53, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 54, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 339, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 29-4-4; P.L. 1964, ch. 233, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 29-4-4
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- 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
- 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