Rhode Island § 45-31-18 - Redevelopment Agencies
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 45-31-18 — Redevelopment Agencies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-31-18. Redevelopment Agencies
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-31-18
§ 45-31-18. Resident attorneys.
Each agency shall appoint, in writing, some competent person or persons resident in this state as its resident attorney or attorneys with authority to accept service of process against that agency in this state, and upon any of whom all process against the agency in this state may be served. The power of attorney shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state and state the name and address of the resident attorney. If the resident attorney dies, resigns, or moves from the state, the agency shall immediately make a new appointment as prescribed and immediately file the power of attorney in the office of the secretary of state. No power of attorney shall be revoked until after a like power has been given to some other competent attorney resident in this state and filed as prescribed. Service of process upon the resident attorney is deemed sufficient service upon the agency.
History of Section.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 39; G.L. 1956, § 45-31-18.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-31-18
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-31-18 cover?
Section 45-31-18 ("Redevelopment Agencies") 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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