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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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RELATING TO TAXATION - COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY | |
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Introduced By: Senator P Fogarty | |
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Date Introduced: May 16, 2013 | |
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Referred To: Senate Finance | |
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It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
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SECTION 1. Chapter 44-7 of the General Laws entitled "Collection of Taxes Generally" |
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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
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44-7-10.2. Glocester. – Non-issuance of building and demolition permits to |
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applicants in arrears in local taxes, liens, and assessments in town. (a) No demolition or |
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building permit may be issued for new construction and/or the renovation or alteration of an |
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existing structure if the party assessed or property owner is in arrears for the payment of any real |
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property tax, lien, or other town assessment on real property. This prohibition applies only to the |
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real property which is the subject to the building permit application. This section does not apply |
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to construction which serves to abate a pending notice of violation issued by the town of |
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Glocester or any of its officials and/or representatives. |
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(b) No demolition permit or building permit for the renovation or alteration of a mobile |
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or manufactured home may be issued if the party assessed or mobile or manufactured home |
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owner is in arrears for the payment of any tax, lien, or other town assessment on the mobile or |
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manufactured home. This prohibition applies only to that mobile or manufactured home which is |
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the subject of the permit application. |
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(c) Any applicant seeking any demolition or building permit must submit verification |
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from the property tax or assessment collection agency of the town that all town taxes, liens, and |
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assessments are paid to date. |
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
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BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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RELATING TO TAXATION - COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY | |
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This act would permit the town of Glocester to deny a demolition or building permit for |
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properties on which the taxes and/or assessments are in arrears. |
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This act would take effect upon passage. |
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