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Rhode Island General Laws Title 39. Public Utilities and Carriers § 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Any town or city, by vote of the town council or city council, may pass ordinances or make contracts to be executed by its proper officers, granting rights and franchises in, over, or under the streets and highways in the town or city to the corporations, as are provided for in § 39-17-2, and for the purposes and upon the condition specified in this chapter.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 39. Public Utilities and Carriers § 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-39-public-utilities-and-carriers/ri-gen-laws-sect-39-17-1/

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