Rhode Island § 24-7-2 - Sidewalks

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§ 24-7-2. Sidewalks

R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-7-2

§ 24-7-2. Order to lay sidewalk — Notice and hearing.

Whenever the town council shall determine by its vote that a sidewalk shall be made and laid in and upon any street or highway in the town, they may order the sidewalk to be made and laid upon like notice to the abutting landowner, as is provided in § 24-3-23. At the same time and place named in the notice, the town council shall proceed to hear all the parties and to make and pass an order in reference to the making and laying of the sidewalk as they may think proper.

History of Section.
P.L. 1928, ch. 1224, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 348, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 24-7-2.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 24-7-2

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 24-7-2 cover?

Section 24-7-2 ("Sidewalks") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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