§ 45-38-1. Declaration of need and purpose. It is declared that for the benefit of the people of the state of Rhode Island, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity, and the improvement of their health and living conditions, it is essential that this and future generations of youth be given the fullest opportunity […]
§ 45-38-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms have the following meanings: (1) “Educational facility” means one or more structures suitable for use as a dormitory or other housing facility, dining hall, student union, administration building, academic building, library, laboratory, research, classroom, maintenance or storage […]
§ 45-38-3. Powers. In addition to any other powers which it may now have, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the state and any municipality have, without any other authority, the following powers: (1) To acquire by gift, from a nonbusiness corporation formed under the provisions of chapter 6 of title 7, one or […]
§ 45-38-4. Acquisition by state. In the exercise of the powers conferred upon the state by § 45-38-3, title to any educational facility may be vested in the state or in a department, board, body, or commission of the state designated by the governor. History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
§ 45-38-5. Procedure before acquisition. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither the state, nor any municipality, has the power to acquire title to an educational facility, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, by gift, unless prior to the issuance of obligations to finance the acquisition and construction of an educational facility by a […]
§ 45-38-6. Tax exemption. Any educational facility owned by the state or a municipality, as provided by § 45-38-3, is declared to be public property, and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or any of its political subdivisions. History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 199, § 1.
