Rhode Island § 42-99-5 - Convention Center Authority Act
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§ 42-99-5. Convention Center Authority Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-99-5
§ 42-99-5. Transactions with the corporation.
Any municipality is authorized from time to time to sell or otherwise convey to the corporation any property held by the municipality and to lease from the corporation, or contract with the corporation with respect to any facilities, or any interest therein, held by the corporation under this chapter. The provisions of any other laws or ordinances, general, special, or local, or of any rule or regulation of the state or the municipality, or of any municipal charter provision, restricting or regulating in any manner the power of the state or the municipality to lease (as lessee or lessor) or sell or convey property, real, personal, or mixed, shall not apply to leases and sales made pursuant to the authority conferred by this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 455, § 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 42-99-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 42-99-5 cover?
Section 42-99-5 ("Convention Center Authority Act") 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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