Chapter 04-110

2004 -- S 2143

Enacted 06/16/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- SOUTH KINGSTOWN

Introduced By: Senator V. Susan Sosnowski

Date Introduced: January 27, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 44-3 of the General Laws entitled "Property Subject to Taxation"

is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

44-3-5.1. Exemptions in South Kingstown. – (a) The town council of the town of South

Kingstown is hereby authorized, by ordinance, to exempt from taxation a specified dollar amount

of real and/or personal property of qualified individuals, as defined in sections 44-3-4 and 44-3-5,

who are residents of the town of South Kingstown and are:

(1) veterans of war;

(2) unmarried spouses of veterans of war;

(3) veterans who are one hundred percent (100%) totally disabled through service

connected disability;

(4) gold star parents;

(5) veterans who were prisoners of war.

(b) The exemptions granted shall be no less than the amounts allowed pursuant to

sections 44-3-4 and 44-3-5.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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