Chapter 448

2013 -- H 5879

Enacted 07/16/13

A N A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION - COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY

Introduced By: Representatives Chippendale, and Winfield

Date Introduced: March 13, 2013

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 44-7 of the General Laws entitled "Collection of Taxes Generally"

is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

44-7-10.2. Glocester. – Non-issuance of building and demolition permits to

applicants in arrears in local taxes, liens, and assessments in town. (a) No demolition or

building permit may be issued for new construction and/or the renovation or alteration of an

existing structure if the party assessed or property owner is in arrears for the payment of any real

property tax, lien, or other town assessment on real property. This prohibition applies only to the

real property which is the subject to the building permit application. This section does not apply

to construction which serves to abate a pending notice of violation issued by the town of

Glocester or any of its officials and/or representatives.

(b) No demolition permit or building permit for the renovation or alteration of a mobile

or manufactured home may be issued if the party assessed or mobile or manufactured home

owner is in arrears for the payment of any tax, lien, or other town assessment on the mobile or

manufactured home. This prohibition applies only to that mobile or manufactured home which is

the subject of the permit application.

(c) Any applicant seeking any demolition or building permit must submit verification

from the property tax or assessment collection agency of the town that all town taxes, liens, and

assessments are paid to date.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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