Rhode Island § 45-3-4 - Town Meetings
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 45-3-4 — Town Meetings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-4. Town Meetings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-3-4
§ 45-3-4. Meetings other than elective.
Town meetings, other than annual or biennial meetings, shall be held at the times that are, or may be, by the Constitution or by law required, or may be called in the manner provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding any provision of any state law or municipal charter provision to the contrary, whenever a state or local emergency is declared pursuant to §§ 30-15-9 and 30-15-12(b) that prevents a city, town, or fire district from conducting a town or district meeting pursuant to this chapter, except for a meeting pursuant to § 45-3-1, the governing body of any city, town, or fire district may provide, by resolution, for the convening of a town or district meeting by remote, electronic, virtual or other means provided that the governing body finds that the convening of a town meeting would jeopardize the public health or safety of persons within the city, town, or fire district.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 37, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 47, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 48, § 4; G.L. 1938,
ch. 330, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 45-3-4; P.L. 2020, ch. 14, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 19, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-3-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-3-4 cover?
Section 45-3-4 ("Town Meetings") 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 § 45-3-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 45-3-4 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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