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ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Central Falls, RI.

Local law · Updated December 8, 2025 · 1,477 sections

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Sec. 2-1. - City seal—Description.#

The city seal shall be a raised circle containing the words "City of Central Falls, Rhode Island," and within the circle another circle containing the likeness of the Cogswell Clock Tower and the words "Incorporated 1895."

(Code 1994, § 1-11; Ord. of 5-8-1995(1))

Sec. 2-2. - Same—Custodian.#

The city clerk shall be ex officio keeper of the city seal. The clerk is empowered to affix the same to such papers and instruments pertaining to the city as by law are required to bear the seal of the city.

(Code 1994, § 1-12; Ord. of 5-8-1995(1))

Sec. 2-3. - City flag.#

The city flag shall be a white flag with a circle containing the words "City of Central Falls, Rhode Island," and within the circle another circle containing the likeness of the Cogswell Clock Tower and the words "Incorporated 1895."

(Code 1994, § 1-13; Ord. of 5-8-1995(2))

Sec. 2-4. - City hall to be closed weekends and legal holidays.#

The city hall shall be closed all day on Saturday, Sunday and all legal holidays throughout the year; except, that the finance office and the office of the board of canvassers may be ordered open on Saturday at the request of the heads of such departments.

(Code 1973, § 2-1; Code 1994, § 2-1)

Sec. 2-5. - Use of city-owned property.#

(a)

Security deposit required. Prior to the issuance of a permit for the use of city-owned property, the permittee shall deposit with the city clerk the currently required fee in cash or by certified check made payable to the city, as security to ensure the proper care and cleanup of such property.

(b)

Return of security deposit. The city clerk shall return the security deposit required by this section to the permittee within two business days after the event is held unless notified by the director of public works that the property has been damaged and/or improperly cleaned.

(c)

Deduction. If the city property has been damaged or improperly cleaned, then the city clerk shall deduct the reasonable anticipated cost to the city for repair and/or cleanup of such property and the balance due, if any, shall be returned to the permittee.

(Code 1994, § 2-7; Ord. of 12-9-1985)

Secs. 2-6—2-28. - Reserved.#