Rhode Island § 39-17-1 § 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 39-17-1 — § 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises.

Rhode Island § 39-17-1

Title 39Public Utilities and Carriers

Ch. 39-17Franchises

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-17-1 (2026).

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§ 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises.
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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§ 39-17-1. Power of town or city to grant franchises.

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.