Rhode Island General Laws 5-22-1. City and town regulatory powers
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The city and town councils may license, regulate, and in those certain cases specifically set forth in § 5-22-5, prohibit and suppress theatrical performances, rope, and wire dancing and all other shows and performances in their respective towns or cities, conforming to law.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 5-22-1; P.L. 1966, ch. 260, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-22-1
- 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