Title 44
Taxation

Chapter 5
Levy and Assessment of Local Taxes

R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2.1

§ 44-5-2.1. Jamestown — Maximum levy.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, in connection with the change of Jamestown’s fiscal year from March 1 to June 30, the town may levy a tax for its extended fiscal year in excess of five and one-half percent (5.5%) in excess of the amount levied and certified by the town for the prior year, and such tax may cover a period of sixteen (16) months.

(b) “Extended fiscal year” means the period March 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of § 44-5-7(a), persons assessed pursuant to the provisions of this section have the option to pay their taxes in quarterly installments, for the extended fiscal year; provided, that the town is authorized to permit taxes to be paid in five (5) equal installments.

History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 296, § 1.