Rhode Island § 45-9-23 - Budget Commissions
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§ 45-9-23. Budget Commissions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-9-23
§ 45-9-23. Litigation costs.
Unless such person shall be the prevailing party in a final non-appealable judgment, any person who violates this chapter or ignores a written demand made by a fiscal overseer, budget commission member, receiver or administration and finance officer acting within the scope of his or her duties, shall be required to pay the reasonable attorney fees incurred by the fiscal overseer, budget commission member, receiver or administration and finance officer and/or his or her counsel to seek enforcement of this chapter or compliance with such written demand.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 304, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-9-23
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-9-23 cover?
Section 45-9-23 ("Budget Commissions") 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 § 45-9-23?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 45-9-23 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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