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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - ZONING ORDINANCES

     Introduced By: Representatives Place, Quattrocchi, Chippendale, and Noret

     Date Introduced: February 24, 2021

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 45-24 of the General Laws entitled "Zoning Ordinances" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

     45-24-30.1. Home-based businesses.

     Notwithstanding any zoning or other municipal ordinance to the contrary, any individual

operating a home-based business which meets the criteria provided by the Internal Revenue Code

for home office tax deduction, may operate without securing any approvals from their municipality;

provided, that the home-based business does not store chemicals or park heavy equipment on the

premises, and not more than ten percent (10%) of the premises are used for parking in connection

with the operation of the home-based business.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES - ZONING ORDINANCES

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     This act would allow the contained operation of a home-based business, as long as it meets

the criteria for a home office IRS income tax deduction, and not more than ten percent (10%) of

the premises is used for parking, notwithstanding any contrary zoning law or ordinance.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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