Rhode Island § 35-13-12 - Registered Public Obligations
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§ 35-13-12. Registered Public Obligations
R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-13-12
§ 35-13-12. Applicability of chapter.
(a) Unless at any time prior to or at original issuance of a registered public obligation the official or official body of the issuer determines otherwise, this chapter shall be applicable to that registered public obligation notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary. When this chapter is applicable, no contrary provision shall apply.
(b) Nothing in this chapter limits or prevents the issuance of obligations in any other form or manner authorized by law.
(c) Unless determined otherwise pursuant to subsection (a), the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable with respect to obligations which have, prior to May 18, 1983, been approved by vote, referendum, or hearing, authorizing or permitting the authorization of obligations in bearer and registered form, or in bearer form only, and these obligations need not be resubmitted for a further vote, referendum, or hearing, for the purpose of authorizing or permitting the authorization of registered public obligations pursuant to this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1983, ch. 267, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 35-13-12 cover?
Section 35-13-12 ("Registered Public Obligations") 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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