Rhode Island General Laws 45-37-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms have the following meanings:
(1) “Governing body” means the board or body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality are vested.
(2) “Industrial facility” means any land, any building, or other improvement, and all real and personal properties, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which are suitable for use for manufacturing, warehousing, or other industrial or commercial purposes, but does not include raw materials, work in process, or stock in trade.
(3) “Municipality” means any city or town in the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1965, ch. 198, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-37-2
- Municipality: means any city or town in the state. See Rhode Island General Laws 45-37-2
- 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