§ 37-7-10. Vesting of title in successor to public office.
Upon the resignation, death, or removal from office for any cause of any governmental official, appointed or elected under the laws of this state or the laws of the United States of America, the title to all real estate and interest in real estate vested in or owned by the official in his or her governmental capacity or by virtue of his or her office, shall vest, transfer, and pass to his or her duly elected or appointed successor in office.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 488, § 6; P.L. 1951, ch. 2765, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-7-10.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
Chapter 37-7 - Management and Disposal of Property
Section 37-7-1. - Rental of acquired land pending application to public use.
Section 37-7-2. - Use or sale of products of state owned land.
Section 37-7-3. - Reconveyance, lease, or sale of land acquired by condemnation.
Section 37-7-4. - Land taken for improvements adjacent to roads.
Section 37-7-6. - Transfer of land between departments and agencies.
Section 37-7-6.1. - Conveyances and grants to fire districts.
Section 37-7-8. - Grant of easements and rights of way over acquired lands.
Section 37-7-9. - Concessions, leases, and licenses — Reports.
Section 37-7-10. - Vesting of title in successor to public office.
Section 37-7-11. - Delegation of powers over real estate by federal officer.
Section 37-7-12. - Use of Indian meetinghouse in Charlestown.
Section 37-7-13. - Surplus group homes.