Rhode Island General Laws 23-23.5-13. Suit to restrain unlawful trades
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In addition to the remedies existing at common law and under this chapter, the city or town council of any city or town may bring suit to restrain the unauthorized occupancy or use of any building or premises which are occupied or used for any trades or occupation provided for by this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 91, § 23; P.L. 1908, ch. 1524, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 107, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 119, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 601, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 23-24-13; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-23.5-13
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- town council: include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9