Rhode Island General Laws 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises
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Any town or city, by vote of the town council or city council, may pass ordinances or make contracts to be executed by its proper officers, granting rights and franchises in, over, or under the streets and highways in the town or city to the corporations, as are provided for in § 39-17-2, and for the purposes and upon the condition specified in this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 77, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 91, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 103, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 126, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 39-17-1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 119.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 39-17-1
- 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