Rhode Island § 3-5-26 - Licenses Generally
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 3-5-26 — Licenses Generally, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-5-26. Licenses Generally
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-5-26
§ 3-5-26. Records of proceedings — Admission in evidence.
(a) The board, body or official issuing licenses under this title shall keep records of its proceedings and those records are declared to be public records to which the public has the right of access at any reasonable time and under any rules as shall be established by the board, body or official keeping those records.
(b) Copies of those records certified by the secretary or clerk of the board, body or official keeping those records shall be received in any court as evidence of any of the proceedings recorded and the certificate of the clerk that it does not appear by those records that a person named in the certificate holds, or held at any named time, a license under this title shall be evidence of the fact stated in the certificate.
History of Section.
P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 163, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 3-5-26.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 3-5-26
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 3-5-26 cover?
Section 3-5-26 ("Licenses Generally") 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 § 3-5-26?
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How does Rhode Island § 3-5-26 apply to my situation?
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