§ 39-18-12. Exemptions from taxation.
The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state and for the increase of their commerce, maintenance, and increase of their transportation and general prosperity and for the improvement of their health, welfare, and living conditions and as the acquisition, operation, and maintenance by the authority of the transit properties acquired will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon the facilities or upon any property acquired or used by the authority under the provisions of this chapter, or upon the income from the operation of the transit facilities. The bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, their transfer, and income derived therefrom (including any profit made on the sale thereof) at all times shall be free from taxation within the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 1965, ch. 127, § 8; P.L. 1983, ch. 157, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-18 - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Section 39-18-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-18-1.1. - Findings.
Section 39-18-3. - Purposes of the authority.
Section 39-18-4. - Powers and duties of the authority.
Section 39-18-4.1. - Health and safety of passengers.
Section 39-18-4.2. - Alteration of bus route — Public hearing.
Section 39-18-5. - Credit of state and political subdivisions not pledged.
Section 39-18-6. - Eminent domain proceedings.
Section 39-18-8. - Trust agreement — Other security for bonds.
Section 39-18-10. - Trust funds.
Section 39-18-12. - Exemptions from taxation.
Section 39-18-13. - Bonds eligible for investment.
Section 39-18-14. - Negotiable instruments.
Section 39-18-15. - Refunding bonds.
Section 39-18-16. - Limitation of powers.
Section 39-18-17. - Labor relations with employees of acquired transit facilities.
Section 39-18-18. - Action by resolution — Reports — Audits.
Section 39-18-18.1. - Authority deemed instrumentality and political subdivision of state.
Section 39-18-19. - Severability.
Section 39-18-20. - Use of services of department of transportation.
Section 39-18-21. - Agreements and certifications regarding state and federal funds.
Section 39-18-22. - State appropriations.
Section 39-18-23. - Medical care available to employees.
Section 39-18-24. - John J. MacDonald, Jr. Transportation Initiative.