| Chapter 214 |
| 2025 -- H 6364 Enacted 06/26/2025 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO TAXATION -- COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY |
Introduced By: Representatives Shanley, and Caldwell |
| Date Introduced: May 23, 2025 |
| 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: |
| 44-7-10.4. East Greenwich. -- 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 East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich 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. |
| SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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