§ 46-3-11. Municipal bonds authorized.
For the purpose of financing the municipality’s share of the cost of acquiring any land or interest therein needed and for defraying the cost of the construction or installation of any structures or facilities approved for the control of beach erosion, the legislative body is authorized and empowered to issue bonds under the corporate name and seal of the municipality, bearing not more than six percent (6%) interest, per annum, payable semiannually, at such times not exceeding the normal expected life of the construction or installation of the kind and sort employed, and for such sum as may be authorized by the vote of the electors not in excess of an aggregate amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) outstanding at any one time. The bonds shall be obligatory upon the municipality in the same manner and to the same extent as other debts lawfully contracted by the municipality. The provisions of §§ 45-12-2 and 45-12-11 shall not apply to any bonds issued by any municipality under the provisions of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3837, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 46-3-11.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-3 - Shore Development
Section 46-3-1. - Short title.
Section 46-3-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 46-3-3. - “Municipality” defined.
Section 46-3-4. - Cooperation with federal government — Prevention of erosion.
Section 46-3-5. - Beach areas classed as exposed — Extent of areas.
Section 46-3-6. - State payments toward acquisition of exposed beach areas.
Section 46-3-7. - Designation of exposed areas — Protective works.
Section 46-3-8. - Application for state aid.
Section 46-3-9. - Cooperative agreements with municipalities.
Section 46-3-10. - Condemnation of property.
Section 46-3-11. - Municipal bonds authorized.
Section 46-3-12. - Assessments against property benefited authorized.
Section 46-3-13. - Property subject to assessment — Costs included.
Section 46-3-14. - Apportionment of assessments.
Section 46-3-15. - Application of assessment proceeds.
Section 46-3-16. - Technical advice — Acquisition and supervision expense.
Section 46-3-17. - Title to land acquired — Municipal contributions.
Section 46-3-18. - Transfer of land to municipality.
Section 46-3-19. - Cost of construction — Federal assistance.
Section 46-3-20. - Authority of director — Federal assistance.