Rhode Island § 45-2-16 § 45-2-16. Naming of city or town constructions.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 45-2-16 — § 45-2-16. Naming of city or town constructions.

Rhode Island § 45-2-16

Title 45Towns and cities

Ch. 45-2General Powers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-2-16 (2026).

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§ 45-2-16. Naming of city or town constructions.
Every city or town has the exclusive right, power, and authority to name any and all
            city or town sponsored projects, including, but not limited to, buildings, bridges,
            edifices, and any and all other construction or erection sponsored by the town or
            city and also including all projects constructed or erected pursuant to authority
            extended to municipal committees of city or town government, including, but not limited
            to, school committees or housing authorities. Each city and town may select committees
            through their representative councils for the purpose of determining the name to be
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§ 45-2-16. Naming of city or town constructions.

Every city or town has the exclusive right, power, and authority to name any and all city or town sponsored projects, including, but not limited to, buildings, bridges, edifices, and any and all other construction or erection sponsored by the town or city and also including all projects constructed or erected pursuant to authority extended to municipal committees of city or town government, including, but not limited to, school committees or housing authorities. Each city and town may select committees through their representative councils for the purpose of determining the name to be selected.