Chapter 256

2004 -- H 7458

Enacted 06/30/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO CITIES AND TOWNS -- RESIDENCY

Introduced By: Representatives Moura, T Brien, Petrarca, McCauley, and Smith

Date Introduced: February 03, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 45-2-15 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-2 entitled "General

Powers" is hereby amended to read as follows:

45-2-15. Police officers and fire fighters. -- No city or town shall require that an

individual reside within the city or town as a condition for appointment or continued employment

in its police or fire department; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the

city of Providence.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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