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§16-18-2. Findings and Declaration of Necessity

It is hereby found and declared that there exist in localities throughout the state, slum and blighted areas (as herein defined) which constitute a serious and growing menace, injurious and inimical to the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the state; that the existence of such areas contributes substantially and increasingly […]

§16-18-3. Definitions

The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this article, shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context: “Area of operation” means in the case of a municipality, the area within such municipality and the area within five miles of the territorial boundaries thereof, except that the […]