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RI Gen L § 45-2-38 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-38 - City of East Providence - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-38. City of East Providence — Municipal court.(a) The city council of the city of East Providence may establish a municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, not withstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any ordinance, including minimum housing ordinances of the city and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title entitled, "The Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code"; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 may, within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo; and provided further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or of chapter 24.3, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the sixth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq., of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the city council may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the court's jurisdiction, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling, existing in violation; or(3) To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The city council of the city of East Providence is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge and clerk of the municipal court. The city council of the city is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs and to otherwise provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose a sentence not to exceed thirty (30) days in jail and impose a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), or both. The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt, and to execute search warrants to the extent the warrants could be executed by a judge of the district court.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 192, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-39 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-39 - Care and repair of stone walls.

§ 45-2-39. Care and repair of stone walls.The town or city council of each municipality and the state of Rhode Island shall by ordinance or by administrative order direct that their appropriate departments and employees exercise due care and caution while performing tasks of brush removal and cleaning in areas of stone walls and boundaries and require that any damage that they cause in the process of brush removal or cleaning be repaired immediately.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 81, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-39.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-39.1 - Theft of historic stone walls.

§ 45-2-39.1. Theft of historic stone walls.(a) For the purposes of this chapter, an historic stone wall shall be defined as "a vertical structure of aligned natural stone, originally constructed in the 17th, 18th, 19th or 20th centuries, to designate a property boundary between farmsteads or to segregate agricultural activities with a single farmstead or to designate property lines." This definition shall include new stone walls which closely approximate the appearance of adjoining stone walls with respect to coursing, stone type, joint width, construction and distribution of stones by size.(b) Anyone convicted of the theft of an historic stone wall, pursuant to § 11-41-1, or portions of an historic stone wall, or convicted of attempt to commit that larceny, shall be civilly liable to the property owner for the cost of replacing the stones and any other compensable damages related to that larceny.History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 251, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-2-40 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-40 - Repealed.

§ 45-2-40. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 45-2-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-41 - Residency requirements - Generally.

§ 45-2-41. Residency requirements — Generally.Whenever a husband and wife are employed by different cities and towns, both with residency requirements related to their employment, they may elect to reside in the city or town in which either of them is employed.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 146, § 3.
RI Gen L § 45-2-42 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-42 - Town of East Greenwich - Smoking prohibited in municipal buildings.

§ 45-2-42. Town of East Greenwich — Smoking prohibited in municipal buildings.(a) Smoking tobacco in any form is a public nuisance and dangerous to public health and is not permitted in any municipal building within the town of East Greenwich.(b) "Municipal building" means any publicly owned building and offices. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places or portions of those places owned, leased or rented by the town of East Greenwich or by agencies supported by appropriation of the town's municipal taxes.(c) The town council of East Greenwich is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation and enforcement of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 282, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 361, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-43 - Right of way tree planting.

§ 45-2-43. Right of way tree planting.Cities and towns may appropriate resources to be used under the direction of the tree warden in planting shade trees upon land adjoining public right of ways, at a distance not exceeding twenty (20) feet from the public ways, that will function as public trees by improving, protecting, shading or beautifying the right of way; provided, that the written consent of the owner of the adjoining land is first obtained.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 228, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-44 - Town of Cumberland - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-44. Town of Cumberland — Municipal court.(a) The town council of the town of Cumberland may establish a municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, not withstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any ordinance, including minimum housing ordinances of the town and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 of this title may, within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo; and provided further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or of chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the sixth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq., of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the town council may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the court's jurisdiction, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling, existing in violation; or(3) To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The town council of the town of Cumberland is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge and clerk of the municipal court. The town council of the city is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs and to otherwise provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose a sentence not to exceed thirty (30) days in jail and impose a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), or both. The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt, and to execute search warrants to the extent the warrants could be executed by a judge of the district court.History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 270, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-45 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-45 - Town of Bristol - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-45. Town of Bristol — Municipal court.(a) The town council of the town of Bristol may establish a municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any ordinance, including minimum housing ordinances of the town and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 of this title may, within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo; and provided further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or of chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the sixth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq. of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the town council may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the court's jurisdiction, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling, existing in violation; or(3) To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The town council of the town of Bristol is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge and clerk of the municipal court. The town council of the town is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs and to otherwise provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose a sentence not to exceed thirty (30) days in jail and impose a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), or both. The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt, and to execute search warrants to the extent the warrants could be executed by a judge of the district court.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 143, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 168, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-46 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-46 - Towns of Burrillville and North Smithfield - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-46. Towns of Burrillville and North Smithfield — Municipal court.(a) The town councils of the towns of Burrillville and North Smithfield may establish a regional municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any ordinance, including minimum housing ordinances of either town and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 of this title may, within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo; and provided further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or of chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the sixth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq. of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the town councils may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the court's jurisdiction, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling, existing in violation; or(3) To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The town councils of the towns of Burrillville and North Smithfield are authorized and empowered to appoint a judge and clerk of the municipal court. The town councils are authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs and to otherwise provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt, and to execute search warrants to the extent the warrants could be executed by a judge of the district court.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 165, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-48 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-48 - Town of East Greenwich - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-48. Town of East Greenwich — Municipal court.(a) The town council of the town of East Greenwich may establish a municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any ordinance, including minimum housing ordinances of the town and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code"; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 of this title may, within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the Kent County superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo; and provided, further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or of chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the sixth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq. of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the town council may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the court's jurisdiction, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling, existing in violation; or(3) To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The town council of the town of East Greenwich is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge and clerk of the municipal court. The East Greenwich town council of the town is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs and to otherwise provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 171, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-49 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-49 - Town of Burrillville - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-49. Town of Burrillville — Municipal court.(a) The town council of the town of Burrillville may establish a municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving violation of any ordinance, including minimum housing ordinances of the town and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code"; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial novo; and provided, further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or in chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the sixth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq. of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the town council may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the jurisdiction conferred by this section, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling, existing in violation; or(3) To compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The town council of the town of Burrillville is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge and clerk of the municipal court. The town council of the town is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs and to provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose a fine not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt.History of Section.P.L. 1999, ch. 399, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-2-50 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-50 - Town of Exeter - Municipal court.

§ 45-2-50. Town of Exeter — Municipal court.(a) The town council of the town of Exeter may establish a municipal court and confer upon that court original jurisdiction, notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws, to hear and determine causes involving the violation of any ordinance, including, but not limited to, municipal code violations, animal regulation violations, traffic and parking violations, minimum housing ordinances of the town and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the "Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code"; provided, however, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 of this title within the jurisdiction of the court, may within seven (7) days of the conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo; and provided further, however, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance or of chapter 24.3 of this title, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the fourth division of the district court and be entitled to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(4) and 8-8-3.2.(b) With respect to violations of either municipal ordinances dealing with minimum housing or chapter 24.3 et seq., of this title dealing with housing maintenance and occupancy, the town council may also confer upon the municipal court, in furtherance of the court's jurisdiction, the power to proceed according to equity:(1) To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;(2) To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling existing in violation; or(3) To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.(c) The town council of the town of Exeter is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge of the municipal court. The judge shall serve for a term of two (2) years, or concurrent with the term of each appointing council. The town council of the town is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the personnel, operation, and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs, and to otherwise provide for the operation and management of the court. The municipal court may impose sentences not to exceed thirty (30) days in jail and impose fines not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500), or both. The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt, and to authorize and execute search warrants to the extent the warrants could be authorized and executed by a justice of the district court.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 111, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 115, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 27.
RI Gen L § 45-2-51 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-2 - General Powers|Section 45-2-51 - [Repealed.]

§ 45-2-51. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 433, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 119, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 305, § 1, effective July 5, 2018; P.L. 2018, ch. 324, § 1, effective July 5, 2018.