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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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A N A C T

RELATING TO TAXATION - COLLECTION OF TAXES GENERALLY

     

     

     Introduced By: Senator P Fogarty

     Date Introduced: May 16, 2013

     Referred To: Senate Finance

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

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

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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