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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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A N A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

     Introduced By: Representatives Keable, and Newberry

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2013

     Referred To: House Municipal Government

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 44-5 of the General Laws entitled "Levy and Assessment of Local

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Taxes" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     44-5-31.1. Burrillville -- Judgment. -- Notwithstanding any provision contained in

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section 9-21-10, in any tax assessment appeal or civil action brought pursuant to the applicable

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provisions of chapter 44-5 in which a verdict is rendered or a decision made for pecuniary

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damages, the amount of damages including interest which shall be included in the judgment

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entered therein shall not exceed the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES

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     This act would provide that any judgment against the town of Burrillville for over-

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assessment of property would be capped at one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), including

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interest.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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