2020 -- H 8050

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020

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RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS

     Introduced By: Representatives Casey, and Phillips

     Date Introduced: June 18, 2020

     Referred To: House Municipal Government

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 45-2 of the General Laws entitled "General Powers" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

     45-2-31.6. Business registration fee -- City of Woonsocket.

     (a) Each business including, but not limited to, wholesale, retail, commercial, professional

service or manufacturing whether by sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations or any

business entity shall register their business, company, trade or office situated in the city of

Woonsocket with the town clerk. Each registration shall contain the name of the firm or business,

the name of the owner or operator of the firm or business, the type of business to be conducted and

other basic information.

     (b) There shall be a fee for each registration. The registration fee shall be set by city council

ordinance.

     (c) Upon registration of a business, a registration certificate shall be issued to the registrant.

No other business of the same trade name shall be allowed to register once a certificate of

registration has been issued without the approval of the prior registrant in writing. Every

registration certificate shall expire the 31st day in May and shall be renewed annually upon payment

of the required fee. No certificate shall be renewed if the business fails to provide proof from the

tax collector that all municipal taxes have been paid to date. Every certificate of registration shall

be placed in a conspicuous location in each business establishment.

     (d) Any business required to obtain a liquor, victualling or any other license to operate

under any other section of the general laws shall be exempt from the requirement of this statute.

     (e) Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who violates any of

the provisions of this chapter, shall be fined not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each

offense. The fines shall inure to the city and each day that the violation continues shall be deemed

to constitute a separate offense.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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     This act would authorize the city of Woonsocket to require payment of a registration fee

for businesses situated in the city of Woonsocket.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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