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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-19. - City of Warwick — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-19. City of Warwick — Municipal court.
(a)
The city council of the city of Warwick may establish a municipal court and confer upon the 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 city and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; provided, that any defendant found guilty of any offense, excluding violations of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 within the jurisdiction of the court, may, within five (5) 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, that any defendant found guilty of any violation of a minimum housing ordinance, or of chapter 24.3, may, within five (5) days of the conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the third 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 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;
(3)
To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of the ordinances and statutes; or
(4)
To utilize and apply the provisions set forth in chapter 44 of title 34 (Abandoned Property).
(c)
The mayor of the city is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge of the municipal court with the advice and consent of the city or town council. The city council is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the operation and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs. 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 municipal court may also order the destruction of any vehicle impounded in accordance with any ordinance enacted pursuant to § 31-12-12(c). The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 90, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 23, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 71, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 2022, ch. 275, § 2, effective July 2, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 331, § 2, effective July 6, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-20. - Town of Coventry — Establishment of a senior citizens’ board.

§ 45-2-20. Town of Coventry — Establishment of a senior citizens’ board.
(a)
There is hereby created in the town of Coventry a senior citizens’ board.
(b)
The senior citizens’ board is responsible for the administration of programs for senior citizens and the operation of senior citizens’ centers.
(c)
The senior citizens’ board consists of nine (9) members, six (6) of which represent senior citizens’ groups and three (3) of which shall represent the general public, and are appointed on a non-partisan basis by the town council of the town of Coventry.
(d)
The term of office of the members of the senior citizens’ board shall be for a period of two (2) years; provided, that the initial appointment of two (2) of the members representing senior citizens’ groups and one of the members representing the general public shall be for a one-year term and two (2) years thereafter.
(e)
The senior citizens’ board has the power to hire and fire its employees with exception of the director.
(f)
A director is appointed by the town council from a list of three (3) names submitted by the senior citizens’ board.
(g)
The senior citizens’ board shall submit a proposed budget to the town council of the town of Coventry for appropriation and the senior citizens’ board is responsible for the expenditure of funds appropriated to it by the town council of the town of Coventry.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 231, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 231, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-21. - City of Cranston — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-21. City of Cranston — Municipal court.
(a)
The city council of the city of Cranston may establish a municipal court and confer upon the court original jurisdiction notwithstanding any other provisions of the general laws to hear and determine causes the involving violation of any ordinance of the city including all minimum housing violations of the city; provided, that any defendant found guilty of any offense excluding minimum housing violations within the jurisdiction thereof by the court, may, within five (5) 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; provided, that any defendant found guilty of any minimum housing violation may, within five (5) days of the conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the district court and be entitled in the latter court to a trial de novo in accordance with §§ 8-8-3(a)(2), 8-8-3.1, and 8-8-3.2.
(b)
The city council of the city of Cranston is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge of the municipal court and a clerk of the municipal court. The city council of the city of Cranston is authorized and empowered to enact ordinances governing the operation and procedure to be followed in the court and to establish a schedule of fees and costs.
(c)
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.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 361, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 405, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 442, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-22. - Arson prevention programs.

§ 45-2-22. Arson prevention programs.
Every city and town has the power to establish an arson prevention program to train and provide technical assistance to community groups in the collection and assimilation of data pertaining to the identification of real property with a high probability for potential arson.
History of Section.
P.L. 1982, ch. 112, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-24. - Town of Coventry — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-24. Town of Coventry — Municipal court.
(a)
The town council of the town of Coventry may establish a municipal court and confer upon the 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 minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 within the jurisdiction of the court, may, within seven (7) days of the 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, may, within seven (7) days of the conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the third 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 said ordinances and statutes.
(c)
The town council of the town of Coventry is be authorized and empowered to appoint a judge 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. The municipal court may impose a sentence not to exceed thirty (30) days in jail and impose a fine not in excess of three hundred dollars ($300), or both. The court is empowered to administer oaths, compel the attendance of witnesses, and punish persons for contempt.
History of Section.
P.L. 1985, ch. 203, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 219, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-26. - Town of West Warwick — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-26. Town of West Warwick — Municipal court.
(a)
The town council of the town of West Warwick may establish a municipal court and confer upon the 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 within the jurisdiction of the court, 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 the conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the third 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 the ordinances and statutes.
(c)
The town council of the town of West Warwick is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge of the municipal court. The town council of that 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.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 62, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 521, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-27. - City of Central Falls — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-27. City of Central Falls — Municipal court.
(a)
The city council of the city of Central Falls 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 that city and any violation of the provisions of chapter 24.3 of this title, entitled the Rhode Island Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, and there is conferred upon that court concurrent jurisdiction with the traffic tribunal to hear and determine causes involving the violation of § 31-20-17; 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 fifth 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 Central Falls is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge 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. 1988, ch. 318, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 314, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-28. - Charitable contributions.

§ 45-2-28. Charitable contributions.
Any city or town may make a charitable contribution not in excess of one thousand dollars ($1000) to any incorporated charitable institution.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 367, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-29. - Town of Westerly — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-29. Town of Westerly — Municipal court.
(a)
The town council of the town of Westerly 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 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, 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 Westerly is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge of the municipal court. The judge shall serve for a term of two (2) years, with the first term commencing January 1, 1989. 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 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. 1988, ch. 460, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 19, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 38, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-30. - Town of Narragansett — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-30. Town of Narragansett — Municipal court.
(a)
The town council of the town of Narragansett 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 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 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 Narragansett is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge 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. 1989, ch. 449, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-31. - Registration of business name in the town of North Providence.

§ 45-2-31. Registration of business name in the town of North Providence.
(a)
Each business including, but not limited to, wholesale, commercial, retail, professional service or manufacturing by the sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, or any other business entity shall, prior to its commencement of business within the town of North Providence, register its trade, company, or office name with the town clerk. Each registration shall contain the name of the firm or business, the name of the owner or operator of the firm or business, and the type of business to be conducted, and other basic information. There shall be a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee for each registration.
(b)
Upon the registration of a business trade name, a registration certificate shall be issued to the registrant. No other business of the same trade name shall be allowed to register once a certificate of registration has been issued without the approval of the prior registrant in writing. All businesses covered by this section presently located within the town of North Providence shall have thirty (30) days after June 29, 1990 to register. Every registration certificate shall be renewed annually during the month of January upon payment of a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fee. No certificate shall be renewed if the business fails to provide proof from the tax collector that all municipal taxes have been paid to date. Every certificate of registration shall be placed in a conspicuous location in each business establishment.
(c)
Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense. The fines shall enure to the town, and each day that the violation continues is deemed to constitute a separate offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 63, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-31.1. - Business registration fee — Town of Johnston.

§ 45-2-31.1. Business registration fee — Town of Johnston.
(a)
Each business including, but not limited to, wholesale, retail, commercial, professional service or manufacturing whether by sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations or any business entity shall register their business, company, trade or office situated in the town of Johnston with the town clerk. Each registration shall contain the name of the firm or business, the name of the owner or operator of the firm or business, the type of business to be conducted and other basic information.
(b)
There shall be a fee for each registration. The registration fee shall be set by town council ordinance.
(c)
Upon registration of a business, a registration certificate shall be issued to the registrant. No other business of the same trade name shall be allowed to register once a certificate of registration has been issued without the approval of the prior registrant in writing. Every registration certificate shall expire the 31st day in May and shall be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee. No certificate shall be renewed if the business fails to provide proof from the tax collector that all municipal taxes have been paid to date. Every certificate of registration shall be placed in a conspicuous location in each business establishment.
(d)
Any business required to obtain a liquor, victualling or any other license to operate under any other section of the general laws shall be exempt from the requirement of this statute.
(e)
Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each offense. The fines shall inure to the town and each day that the violation continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 2002, ch. 351, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-31.2. - Business registration fee — Town of Warren.

§ 45-2-31.2. Business registration fee — Town of Warren.
(a)
All wholesale, retail, commercial, professional service or manufacturing businesses, whether by sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations or any business entity, shall register their business, company, trade, or office situated in the town of Warren with the town clerk of the town of Warren. Each registration shall contain the name of the firm or business; the name of the owner(s) or operator(s) of the firm or business; the type of business to be conducted; and other basic information.
(b)
There shall be a fee for each registration. The registration fee shall be set by town council ordinance.
(c)
Upon registration of a business, a registration certificate shall be issued to the registrant. No other business of the same trade name shall be allowed to register once a certificate of registration has been issued without the approval of the prior registrant in writing. Every registration certificate shall expire the 31st day in December and shall be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee. No certificate shall be renewed if the business fails to provide proof from the tax collector that all municipal taxes have been paid to date. Every certificate of registration shall be placed in a conspicuous location in each business establishment.
(d)
Any business required to obtain a liquor, victualling, or any other license to operate under any other section of the general laws shall be exempt from paying the fee required by this statute.
(e)
Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per day for each offense. Any fine imposed under this statute and/or the ordinance promulgated by the town council pursuant to this section may be appealed to the Warren municipal court. The fines shall inure to the town and each day that the violation continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 2005, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 427, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 469, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-31.3. - Business registration fee — Town of Smithfield.

§ 45-2-31.3. Business registration fee — Town of Smithfield.
(a)
Unless otherwise provided herein, the owner and operator of each wholesale, retail, commercial, professional service, and manufacturing business, whether sole proprietorships, partnership, corporations, or any business entity, shall register their business situated in the town of Smithfield with the tax assessor of the town of Smithfield. Each registration shall contain the name of the business, the name of the owner(s) and operator(s) of the business, the type of business to be conducted, and other basic information as required by said tax assessor.
(b)
There shall be a fee for each registration and for each annual renewal thereof. The registration fee shall be five ($5.00) dollars. It shall be unlawful for a person to own or operate a business described herein in the town of Smithfield without a registration certificate issued hereunder.
(c)
Upon proper registration of a business, a registration certificate shall be issued to the registrant by the tax assessor. No other business of the same trade name shall be allowed to register once a certificate of registration has been issued without the approval of the prior registrant in writing. Every registration certificate shall expire the 31st day in December and shall be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee. No certificate shall be issued or renewed if the business fails to provide proof from the tax collector that all municipal taxes assessed to the business, including municipal taxes assessed to any prior business owned or operated by one or more of the principals of the registrant at the same physical location, have been paid to date. Every certificate of registration shall be kept in a conspicuous location on the premises of each business establishment.
(d)
Any business required to obtain a liquor, victualling, or any other license to operate under any other section of the general laws, a condition of which is the prior payment of Smithfield municipal taxes, shall be exempt from the requirements of this statute.
(e)
Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each month or fraction thereof that the violation continues; provided, however, that the fine shall not exceed three hundred dollars ($300). The Rhode Island district court and the Smithfield municipal court shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this statute. In addition to imposing the fines provided for herein, the Rhode Island district court and the Smithfield municipal court may order the closure of any business described herein until a registration certificate is obtained. The fines shall inure to the town.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 115, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 187, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 218, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-31.4. - Business registration fee — Town of Richmond.

§ 45-2-31.4. Business registration fee — Town of Richmond.
(a)
Every wholesale, retail, commercial, or manufacturing business located in Richmond, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other business entity, shall register with the town clerk of the town of Richmond. The information provided upon registration shall include the name of the business, the name(s) of the owner, the type of business, the physical address, and the mailing address.
(b)
The town council shall have the authority to establish, by ordinance, a fee for registration not to exceed ten dollars ($10.00).
(c)
The town clerk shall issue a registration certificate to each registered business. The certificate shall be kept on the premises of the business. No business shall be allowed to register under a business name that is already registered.
(d)
Businesses operating in Richmond on the effective date of an ordinance adopted pursuant to the authority of this statute shall be required to register within sixty (60) days of the day the ordinance takes effect. A business that changes its address shall be required to obtain a new registration certificate.
(e)
The town council shall have the authority to provide, by ordinance, for a fine for failure to register a business. The fine shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each month, or fraction thereof, that the violation continues, provided, however, that the fine shall not exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00). The fine shall enure to the town.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 253, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 327, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-31.5. - Town of Warren — Delegation of local licensing authority.

§ 45-2-31.5. Town of Warren — Delegation of local licensing authority.
In the town of Warren, the town council is authorized to provide, by ordinance, for the administrative issuance and renewal of all licenses the council is authorized to issue pursuant to this title or any other section of the general laws, with the exception of licenses that require their issuance or renewal after a public hearing, and provided that all applications and licenses shall meet the requirements and conditions set forth in applicable provisions of the general laws.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 469, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-33. - Additional substance abuse prevention assessment.

§ 45-2-33. Additional substance abuse prevention assessment.
(a)
Each city, town, or municipal court shall impose, in addition to all other assessments, a substance abuse prevention assessment of thirty dollars ($30.00) to be levied against those speeding violations enumerated within §§ 31-41.1-4 or those violations of any city, town, or municipal ordinance, the essential elements of which are the same or similar to the offenses listed in §§ 31-41.1-4. The imposed and collected additional assessment of thirty dollars ($30.00) shall be forwarded by the city, town, or municipality to the office of substance abuse in the executive department, state of Rhode Island, within ten (10) business days of the close of the city’s, town’s, or municipality’s fiscal quarter. The department of health shall deposit the assessment into the general fund.
(b)
Whenever there occurs a violation of any city, town, or municipal ordinance which purports to regulate the reasonable and prudent speed at which a vehicle may be driven on a road as “road” is defined in § 31-1-23, then, in addition to the fine and/or punishment imposed by the city, town, or municipal ordinance, the city, town, or municipal court shall impose an additional substance abuse prevention assessment, of thirty dollars ($30.00). The imposed and collected assessment shall be forwarded by the city, town, or municipality to the department of health, state of Rhode Island, within ten (10) business days of the close of the city’s, town’s, or municipality’s fiscal quarter. The department of health shall deposit the assessment into the general fund. The provisions of §§ 45-13-7 through 45-13-9 do not apply to this section.
(c)
Whenever there occurs a violation of a city, town, or municipal ordinance for a motor vehicle offense other than those similar to the offenses listed within § 31-41.1-4 or standing violations proscribed by ordinance, the city, town, or municipal court, shall impose an additional substance abuse prevention assessment of thirty dollars ($30.00). The imposed and collected assessment shall be forwarded by the city, town or municipality to the office of substance abuse, state of Rhode Island, within ten (10) business days of the close of the city’s, town’s, or municipality’s fiscal quarter. The department of health shall deposit the assessment into the general fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 455, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 284, § 3; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 12; P.L. 1992, ch. 488, § 4; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 35, § 12; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 152.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-34. - Town of Tiverton — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-34. Town of Tiverton — Municipal court.
(1)
The town council of the town of Tiverton 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 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 second 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.
(2)
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:
(i)
To restrain, prevent, enjoin, abate, or correct a violation;
(ii)
To order the repair, vacation, or demolition of any dwelling existing in violation; or
(iii)
To otherwise compel compliance with all of the provisions of those ordinances and statutes.
(3)
The town council of the town of Tiverton is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge 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. 1990, ch. 468, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 310, § 46.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-35. - Town of New Shoreham — Landing fee.

§ 45-2-35. Town of New Shoreham — Landing fee.
The town of New Shoreham is hereby authorized to charge, assess, or otherwise collect a fifty cent ($.50) landing fee on each passenger over the age of twelve (12) arriving on Block Island by public or private boat. All fees collected less expenses of collection shall be utilized by the town of New Shoreham to promote the health, safety, and welfare of all passengers, including, but not limited to, emergency medical services, acquisition of property to support tourism related activities, to construct and maintain tourism support facilities, and to establish a fund to assist the town of New Shoreham in resolving problems which may arise due to growth in the tourism industry. The town may enter into agreements with any common carrier serving the town of New Shoreham and any operator of a marina in the town of New Shoreham authorizing the carrier or marina operator to collect the landing fee on behalf of the town of New Shoreham. The agreement may provide for the payment of a fee by the town for the carrier or marina operator and the indemnification of the carrier or marina operator from and against any liability to, or claim of liability by third parties, arising from collection of the landing fee. Any common carrier may collect the landing fee on behalf of the town of New Shoreham by including the amount of the fee in its rate and charge to passengers without the necessity of approval of the landing fee from the public utilities commission or the division of public utilities and carriers under title 39. The landing fee authorized by this chapter does not apply to any persons receiving free transportation from a public utility under § 39-2-5. The town council of the town of New Shoreham shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1990, ch. 519, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 35, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-35.1. - City of Newport — Landing and boarding fees.

§ 45-2-35.1. City of Newport — Landing and boarding fees.
(a)
The city of Newport is authorized to charge, assess, or otherwise collect from every cruise vessel landing at a dock in the city of Newport a landing fee of three dollars ($3.00) per passenger and from every cruise vessel embarking from a dock a boarding fee of three dollars ($3.00) per passenger. For the purposes of this section, the term “cruise vessel” does not include ferries and water carriers of persons and/or property doing business as common carriers operating upon waters between termini within the state.
(b)
The city council of the City of Newport shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
(c)
The city of Newport is authorized to impose a penalty on any delinquency in the payment of any fee imposed under this section, at a rate equal to that assessed by the city on tax delinquencies.
History of Section.
P.L. 1998, ch. 455, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 49, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 158, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 359, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-36. - Town of Exeter — Tax assessor.

§ 45-2-36. Town of Exeter — Tax assessor.
(a)
The town council of the town of Exeter may amend the Exeter town ordinance to provide for and entitle the town council to authorize the appointment of a tax assessor. The tax assessor shall serve at the pleasure of the town council. Qualifications shall be set by the town council in accord with state requirements and compensation shall be paid as approved at the town financial meeting. The tax assessor shall perform the duties previously performed by the board of tax assessors
(b)
Each individual currently serving as a member of the board of tax assessors, on the date of the employment of the tax assessor under this section, shall continue to serve as members of a board of tax and assessment review until the expiration of their respective terms. Thereafter, each and every one of their successors shall be elected for four (4) year terms of office. Compensation for the members shall be set at the town financial meeting.
(c)
The board of tax and assessment review shall hear and consider the appeal of any property owner concerning his or her assessed valuation or annual tax bill. If it appears that the assessed valuation of any property has been erroneously or incorrectly assessed, the board has the authority to order a correction, certify the result of its decision to the tax assessor to make the change and inform the council of its decision. If the current tax bill of any property owner is determined to be incorrect, the board may recommend to the council that a reduction or cancellation should be made, and the council shall make the adjustment as provided by law. Appeals from decisions of the board or the council shall lie to the superior court as provided by law.
(d)
No member of the board of tax and assessment review shall be appointed nor serve as the tax assessor until a full twelve (12) months have elapsed from the time the member ceased to serve on the board of tax and assessment review.
(e)
The council shall provide by ordinance for the procedures to be followed by the board, including the manner of receiving, considering and disposing of appeals.
(f)
The question of the approval of this act shall be submitted to the electors of the town at any general election after being so proposed by petition of ten percent (10%) of all registered and qualified voters; the petition having been certified by the board of canvassers and submitted to the council within a time practicable to meeting state filing timetables.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 379, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 89, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 310, § 46.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 45 - Towns and Cities › Chapter 45-2 - General Powers › Section 45-2-37. - Town of Middletown — Municipal court.

§ 45-2-37. Town of Middletown — Municipal court.
(a)
The town council of the town of Middletown may establish a municipal court and confer upon the 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 violation of the minimum housing ordinances or chapter 24.3 within the jurisdiction of the court, may within seven (7) days of conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the superior court for Newport county 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 the conviction, file an appeal from the conviction to the second 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 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 the ordinances and statutes.
(c)
The town council of the town of Middletown is authorized and empowered to appoint a judge of the municipal court. The town council of that 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 of not in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), 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. 175, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 299, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 322, § 1.