§ 39-10-4. Replacement of attorney on termination of power.
If the attorney shall die or resign or be removed, the corporation, individual, or partnership shall make a new appointment, as provided in § 39-10-2, and file a copy with the secretary of state as provided in § 39-10-3, so that at all times there shall be within the state an attorney authorized as provided in § 39-10-2; and no power of attorney shall be revoked until after like power shall have been given to some competent person and a copy thereof filed as provided in § 39-10-3.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 160, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 189, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 217, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 391, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 39-10-4; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 111.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-10 - Attorney for Receipt of Process
Section 39-10-1. - Corporations required to comply with chapter.
Section 39-10-2. - Appointment of attorney to receive process and appear.
Section 39-10-3. - Filing of power of attorney — Receipt in evidence.
Section 39-10-4. - Replacement of attorney on termination of power.
Section 39-10-5. - Service on attorney.
Section 39-10-6. - Corporation charter or list of partners filed.