§ 23-23.5-9. Liability of city or town for suspension or withdrawal of right.
In case of suspension or withdrawal by any city or town council of the right to slaughter cattle or other animals, the city or town shall be liable to the person to whom the right has been granted for any loss or damage resulting from the suspension or withdrawal, to be recovered by action of the case.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 91, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 107, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 119, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 601, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 23-24-9; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-23.5 - Noxious Trades
Section 23-23.5-1. - Prohibition in cities and towns.
Section 23-23.5-2. - Enforcement of order of prohibition.
Section 23-23.5-3. - Appeal from order of prohibition — Jury trial.
Section 23-23.5-4. - Discontinuance of trade pending appeal.
Section 23-23.5-5. - Judgment of court — Costs and damages.
Section 23-23.5-6. - City or town designation of place for slaughterhouse.
Section 23-23.5-7. - Withdrawal by city or town of right to slaughter.
Section 23-23.5-8. - Penalty for continuation of business after notice to cease.
Section 23-23.5-9. - Liability of city or town for suspension or withdrawal of right.
Section 23-23.5-11. - Penalty for carrying on business in place not authorized.