Rhode Island § 46-3-12 - Shore Development
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§ 46-3-12. Shore Development
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-3-12
§ 46-3-12. Assessments against property benefited authorized.
For the purpose of securing repayment for the construction cost borne by the municipality for any erosion control system installed or for the cost of any land or interest purchased or taken pursuant to this chapter, the legislative body is authorized and empowered to assess any property upon which taxes are now levied that is benefited by the protective works, and to fix the rate of assessments levied thereon. The assessments shall be a lien upon each property or estate so assessed in the same way and manner as other taxes assessed on real estate are liens, and, if not paid as required, shall be collected in the same manner that other taxes assessed on real estate are by law collected.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-12.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 46-3-12
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 46-3-12 cover?
Section 46-3-12 ("Shore Development") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 46-3-12?
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