Rhode Island General Laws 45-12-17. Debt previously approved
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Whenever the provisions of § 45-12-16 operate to repeal a limitation on the interest rate which may be paid on any issue of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness approved by the qualified voters of any city, town, or other political subdivision, no further approval of the issue of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness by the qualified voters shall be required, notwithstanding any provision of general or special law or charter.
History of Section.
R.P.L. 1957, ch. 4, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 45-12-17; P.L. 1960, ch. 30, § 1; P.L. 1970, ch. 13, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-12-17
- Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC
- 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