(a)  The collection of the assessments levied pursuant to this chapter shall be made at the time and in the manner set forth by the municipality in the authorizing resolution. All delinquent payments for assessments levied pursuant to this chapter may be charged interest and penalties.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 45-59.1-11

  • Assessment: means a levy for the purpose of providing activities and improvements that will provide benefits to businesses located within a tourism improvement district that are subject to the tourism improvement district assessment. See Rhode Island General Laws 45-59.1-3
  • Authorizing resolution: means a resolution adopted by the municipality that authorizes the formation or renewal of a tourism improvement district and the levying of assessments. See Rhode Island General Laws 45-59.1-3
  • Municipality: means any city or town in the state of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 45-59.1-3

(b)  Any delinquent payments for assessments, along with any interest or penalties, shall constitute a debt owed the municipality and may be collectable by the municipality as a debt under law.

(c)  Any delinquent payments for assessments, interest, or penalties recovered under this section shall be expended in the same manner as provided in the authorizing resolution for proceeds of the assessment.

History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 282, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 283, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.