Chapter 323

2018 -- H 8217 Enacted 07/05/2018

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RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION

Introduced By: Representatives Knight, and Hearn

Date Introduced: May 23, 2018

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 44-3 of the General Laws entitled "Property Subject to Taxation" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

44-3-5.2. Exemptions in Barrington.

(a) The town council of the town of Barrington is hereby authorized, by ordinance, to

exempt from taxation a specified dollar amount of real and/or personal property of qualified

individual individuals as defined pursuant to this section.

(b) A "qualified individual" means a town of Barrington resident who is:

(1) An honorably discharged veteran of the United States armed services, regardless of

their the veteran’s qualified service dates, or the unmarried widow or widower of such the

veteran;

(2) A veteran of the United States armed services who was not discharged, but has served

honorably, or the unmarried widow or widower of such the veteran;

(3) An honorably discharged, service-connected one hundred percent (100%) totally

disabled veteran of the United States armed services, regardless of their the veteran’s qualified

service dates for as long as the service-connected total disability continues;

(4) A parent of a member of the United States armed services who lost their his or her

life in the line of duty;

(5) The unmarried widow or widower of a member of the United States armed services

who lost their his or her life in the line of duty; or

(6) A veteran who was a prisoner of war;

(b) The exemption granted shall be no less than the amounts allowed pursuant to §§ 44-3-

4 and 44-3-5.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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