§ 16-62-12. Exemption from taxation.
(a) The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state, the increase of their commerce, welfare, and prosperity, and for the improvement of their living conditions, and will constitute the performance of an essential government function; and the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon or in respect of any transaction or of any property or money of the authority levied by any municipality or political subdivision of the state.
(b) The authority shall not be required to pay state taxes of any kind, and the authority, its property, and money, and, except for estate, inheritance, and gift taxes, any bonds or notes issued under the provisions of this chapter and the income, including gain from sale or exchange from it shall at all times be free from taxation of every kind by the state and by the municipalities and all political subdivisions of the state. The authority shall not be required to pay any transfer tax of any kind on account of instruments recorded by it or on its behalf.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-62 - The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority
Section 16-62-1. - Short title.
Section 16-62-3. - Definitions.
Section 16-62-5. - General powers.
Section 16-62-6. - Additional general powers.
Section 16-62-7. - Directors, officers, and employees.
Section 16-62-8. - Loans to minors.
Section 16-62-9. - Bonds and notes of the authority.
Section 16-62-10. - Security for bonds and notes.
Section 16-62-11. - Trust funds.
Section 16-62-12. - Exemption from taxation.
Section 16-62-13. - Notes and bonds as legal investments.
Section 16-62-14. - Bondholders’ rights not to be affected by state.
Section 16-62-15. - Credit of state.
Section 16-62-16. - Authorization to accept appropriated money.
Section 16-62-17. - Assistance by state officers, departments, boards, and commissions.
Section 16-62-18. - Annual report.
Section 16-62-19. - Inconsistent provisions.