Rhode Island § 2-20-3 - Lumber Surveys
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 2-20-3 — Lumber Surveys, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-20-3. Lumber Surveys
R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-20-3
§ 2-20-3. Surveyor for Providence — Election — Term.
There is a surveyor of lumber for the city of Providence, who is well skilled in the surveying and measurement of lumber. The surveyor shall be elected in the month of February annually, by the city council of the city, and shall hold his or her office for one year and until a successor is chosen or unless the surveyor is removed sooner.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 135, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 161, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 191, § 1; G.L. 1938,
ch. 388, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 2-20-3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 2-20-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 2-20-3 cover?
Section 2-20-3 ("Lumber Surveys") 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 § 2-20-3?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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