Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 22-9 – Petitions to General Assembly
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| § 22-9-1 | Notice to parties adversely affected by petitions |
| § 22-9-2 | Notice of bill to create corporation with power of eminent domain |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 22-9 - Petitions to General Assembly
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- 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