| Chapter 022 |
| 2020 -- H 7255 Enacted 06/26/2020 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO TAXATION - COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY |
| Introduced By: Representatives Cassar, and Knight |
| Date Introduced: January 23, 2020 |
| 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: |
| 44-7-10.3. Barrington - Non-issuance and/or renewal of licenses or permits to |
| applicants or licensees in arrears in local taxes, liens, and assessments in town. |
| (a) No license or permit issued by the town of Barrington, and required for the operation |
| of a business, shall be issued or renewed to any person or applicant who is in arrears for the |
| payment of any local taxes, liens, or other assessments applicable to the operation of the business, |
| unless the matter has been duly appealed in a timely fashion to a court of competent jurisdiction. |
| (b) 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 that is the subject of the building permit |
| application. This section does not apply to construction that serves to abate a pending notice of |
| violation issued by the town of Barrington or any of its officials and/or representatives. |
| (c) Any applicant seeking any license or permit or any renewal of any license or 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. |
| (d) The licensing or permitting authority has the discretion to issue a license or permit, |
| notwithstanding the forgoing, if the applicant has entered an approved repayment plan for the tax |
| arrearage and is current on making payments pursuant to that plan or other grounds that the |
| licensing or permitting authority deems meritorious. |
| SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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