§ 39-15-11. Grant of right to lay pipes and build reservoirs — Exemption from taxation.
The town council of any town or the city council of any city may grant to any person or corporation the right to lay water pipes in any of the public highways of the town or city for supplying the inhabitants of the town or city with water, and may consent to the erection, construction, and the right to maintain a reservoir or reservoirs within the town or city, for such time and upon such terms and conditions as they may deem proper, including therein, the power and authority to exempt the pipes and reservoirs and the land and works connected therewith from taxation.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 37; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 39; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 42; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 42; G.L. 1956, § 39-15-11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Section 39-15-1. - Power of condemnation for water supply purposes — Changes in highways.
Section 39-15-2. - Payment for property taken.
Section 39-15-3. - Riparian rights as to tidelands.
Section 39-15-4. - Bond to pay damages for property taken.
Section 39-15-5. - Plat and description of property condemned.
Section 39-15-6. - Notice of condemnation proceedings.
Section 39-15-7. - Hearing on condemnation — Commissioners to appraise damages — Award.
Section 39-15-8. - Jury trial on damages.
Section 39-15-9. - Judgment on award or verdict.
Section 39-15-10. - Amendment of proceedings.
Section 39-15-11. - Grant of right to lay pipes and build reservoirs — Exemption from taxation.
Section 39-15-12. - Liability of landowner for water charges — Lien.