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Acts 1864, January session, Chapter 494. An Act to establish the boundary line between the Towns of Portsmouth and Tiverton. Passed February 11, 1864.
Acts 1883, January session, Chapter 346. An Act in amendment of Chapter 200 of the Public Statutes, "Of jurors and juries." (Relative to the number of grand and petit jurors from the town). Passed March 22, 1883.
Acts 1887, January session, Chapter 618. An Act to validate and confirm the canvassing and making up of the voting list of the Town of Tiverton. Passed March 25, 1887.
Acts 1892, January session, Chapter 1095. An Act validating the canvassing of the voting list in the Town of Tiverton. Passed April 21, 1892.
Acts 1895, January session, Chapter 1432. An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes. Passed February 14, 1895.
Acts 1902, January session, Chapter 1034. An Act to establish a board of police commissioners for the Town of Tiverton. Passed April 21, 1892.
Acts 1904, January session, Chapter 1197. An Act in amendment of and in addition to Chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1895, entitled "An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes." Passed March 11, 1904.
Acts 1905, January session, Chapter 1288. An Act in amendment of Chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1904, entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to Chapter 1432 of the Public Acts, passed at the January session, A.D. 1895, entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes.'" Passed May 11, 1905.
Acts 1906, January session, Chapter 1307. An Act in addition to Chapter 1101 of the Public Laws, entitled "An Act providing for the better management of the public schools in the state," passed April 17, 1903. (Relative to the assessment of taxes in the several school districts.) Passed March 13, 1906.
Acts 1911, January session, Chapter 762. An Act in relation to the holding of caucuses in the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 19, 1911.
Acts 1912, January session, Chapter 900. An Act in amendment of Chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to Chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1895, entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes,'" passed at the January session, A.D. 1904. Approved April 2, 1912.
Acts 1914, January session, Chapter 1149. An Act in amendment of sections 1, 2, 5 and 9 of Chapter 762 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1911, entitled "An Act in relation to the holding of caucuses in the Town of Tiverton." Approved April 28, 1914.
Acts 1914, January session, Chapter 1165. An Act to incorporate the North Tiverton Fire District and to furnish a supply of water for the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 24, 1914.
Acts 1916, January session, Chapter 1443. An Act in amendment of Chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, 1895, being "An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes." Approved April 4, 1916.
Acts 1916, January session, Chapter 1444. An Act in amendment of sections 4 and 7 of Chapter 762 of the public laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1911, entitled "An Act in relation to the holding of caucuses in the Town of Tiverton." Approved April 14, 1916.
Acts 1920, January session, Chapter 2001. An Act to repeal Chapter 1034 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1902. "An Act to establish a board of police commissioners for the Town of Tiverton." Approved April 1, 1920.
Acts 1922, January session, Chapter 2293. An Act to validate an appropriation of fifteen hundred dollars made by the Town of Tiverton at its annual meeting held March 15, A.D. 1922, to help defray the expenses of a public health nurse. Approved April 17, 1922.
Acts 1922, January session, Chapter 2294. An Act making an appropriation for the reconstruction of a highway in the Town of Tiverton upon the condition that said town pay one-half of the cost thereof. Approved April 24, 1922.
Acts 1923, January session, Chapter 2416. An Act making an appropriation for the reconstruction of a highway in the Town of Tiverton upon the condition that said town pay one-half of the cost thereof. Approved April 11, 1923.
Acts 1923, January session, Chapter 2417. An Act to validate an appropriation of $2,000.00 made by the Town of Tiverton at its annual town meeting held March 21, A.D. 1923, to help defray the expenses of a public health nurse. Approved May 15, 1923.
Acts 1923, January session, Chapter 2418. An Act to validate an appropriation of $2,500.00 made by the Town of Tiverton at its annual town meeting held March 21, A.D. 1923, for the purpose of erecting a memorial to the soldiers and sailors who served in the world war. Approved May 17, 1923.
Acts 1925, January session, Chapter 742. An Act making an appropriation for the reconstruction of a highway in the Town of Tiverton upon the condition that said town pay one-half of the cost thereof. Approved April 17, 1925.
Acts 1925, January session, Chapter 743. An Act to validate an appropriation of $2,500.00 made by the Town of Tiverton at its annual town meeting held March 1925. To help defray the expenses of a public health nurse. Approved April 27, 1925.
Acts 1926, January session, Chapter 915. An Act to validate an appropriation of $2,500.00 made by the Town of Tiverton at its annual town meeting held March 17, 1926, to help defray the expenses of a public health nurse. Approved April 21, 1926.
Acts 1926, January session. An Act to incorporate the North Tiverton Fire District and to furnish a supply of water for the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 23, 1926.
Acts 1927, January session, Chapter 1117. An Act in amendment of section 8 of an Act, entitled "An Act to incorporate the North Tiverton Fire District and to furnish a supply of water for the Town of Tiverton," passed at the January session, 1926. Approved April 11, 1927.
Acts 1927, January session, Chapter 1118. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to make an annual appropriation to promote public health and nursing service in said town and to validate an appropriation heretofore made. Approved April 11, 1927.
Acts 1930, January session, Chapter 1679. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to enact ordinances regulating the storage of petroleum, kerosene, gasoline and coal oil. Approved April 18, 1930.
Acts 1931, January session, Chapter 1851. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to issue bonds for the purpose of paying off its note indebtedness. Approved April 22, 1931.
Acts 1933, January session, Chapter 2041. An Act in amendment of item (33) of section 10 of Chapter 9 of the General Laws, entitled "Of elective meetings," as amended. (Relative to the hour of opening the polls in the town.) Approved March 20, 1933.
Acts 1933, January session, Chapter 2059. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to make an annual appropriation to promote public health and nursing service in said town and validating an appropriation heretofore made. Approved April 26, 1933.
Acts 1935, January session, Chapter 2194. An Act in amendment of section 55 of Chapter 11 of the General Laws, entitled "Of elections by secret ballot." Approved February 16, 1935.
Acts 1935, January session, Chapter 2242. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to make an annual appropriation to promote public health and nursing service in said town and repealing Chapter 2059 of the Public Laws passed at the January session, 1933. Approved April 4, 1935.
Acts 1935, January session, Chapter 2243. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to issue bonds for school purposes. Approved April 4, 1935.
Acts 1936, January session, Chapter 2303. An Act fixing the time for the election of town officers in the Town of Tiverton. Approved March 2, 1936.
Acts 1936, January session, Chapter 2320. An Act to incorporate the Stone Bridge Fire District and to furnish a supply of water for the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 15, 1936.
Acts 1937, January session, Chapter 2548. An Act in amendment of section 1 of Chapter 2303 of the Public Laws, 1936, entitled "An Act Fixing the Time for the Election of Town Officers in the Town of Tiverton." Approved April 27, 1937.
Acts 1940, January session, Chapter 971. An Act in amendment of and in addition to an act entitled "An Act to Incorporate the North Tiverton Fire District and to Furnish a Supply of Water for the Town of Tiverton," approved April 23rd, 1926, and all Acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto. Approved April 4, 1940.
Acts 1942, January session, Chapter 1164. An Act in amendment of section 1 of Chapter 2303 of the Public Laws, 1936, entitled "An Act Fixing the Time for the Election of Town Officers in the Town of Tiverton," as amended. Approved February 12, 1942.
Acts 1942, January session, Chapter 1188. An Act in amendment of section 1 of Chapter 2242 of the Public Laws, 1935, entitled "An Act Authorizing the Town of Tiverton to Make an Annual Appropriation to Promote Public Health and Nursing Services in Said Town and Repealing Chapter 2059 of the Public Laws Passed at the January session, 1933." Approved April 21, 1942.
Acts 1942, January session, Chapter 1208. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to make an annual appropriation for local civil defense. Approved May 5, 1942.
Acts 1944, January session, Chapter 1445. An Act authorizing and requesting the Governor to make strong representations to the proper federal authorities of the manifest injustice done to the Town of Tiverton and its inhabitants in the seizure and federal possession of the water supply and water shed of Nonquit Pond. Approved April 7, 1944.
Acts 1950, January session, Chapter 2486. An Act in amendment of chapter 974 of the Public Laws, 1940, entitled "An Act to incorporate the Stone Bridge Fire District and to furnish a supply of water for the Town of Tiverton," as amended. Approved April 24, 1950.
Acts 1950, January session, Chapter 2487. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to Establish a permanent fire department. Approved April 24, 1950.
Acts 1950, January session, Chapter 2488. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to establish a permanent police force. Approved April 24, 1950.
Acts 1951, January session, Chapter 2701. An Act in amendment of chapter 974 of the Public Laws, 1940, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the Stone Bridge Fire District and to furnish a supply of water for the Town of Tiverton," as amended. Approved April 6, 1951.
Acts 1953, January session, Chapter 3186. An Act in amendment of the second sentence of section 1 of chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, 1904, entitled "An Act in amendment of an addition to chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1895, entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes,'" as amended. (Relative to financial town meetings.) Approved May 11, 1953.
Acts 1954, January session, Chapter 3259. An Act relative to the establishment of the boundary line between the Towns of Tiverton and Little Compton. Approved February 23, 1954.
Acts 1954, January session, Chapter 3331. An Act in amendment of the second sentence of section 1 of chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, 1904, Entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, A.D. 1895, entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes,'" as amended. (Relative to financial town meetings.) Approved April 26, 1954.
Acts 1954, January session, Chapter 3333. An Act in amendment of and in addition to section 1 of chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, 1904, entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, 1895, entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes,'" as amended. (Relative to resolutions or propositions to be introduced at financial town meetings.) Approved April 26, 1954.
Acts 1955, January session, Chapter 3463. An Act in amendment of section 21 of chapter 313 of the General Laws, entitled "Canvassing the rights and correcting the lists of voters." (Relative to voting districts in the town.) Approved March 21, 1955.
Acts 1955, January session, Chapter 3578. An Act in amendment of item (33) of section 11 of chapter 314 of the General Laws, entitled "Elective meetings." (Relative to closing of the polls in the town.) Approved May 5, 1955.
Acts 1956, January session, Chapter 3674. An Act in amendment of section 3 of chapter 3463 of the Public Laws, 1955, entitled "An Act in amendment of section 21 of chapter 313 of the General Laws, entitled `Canvassing the rights and correcting the lists of voters.'" (Relative to a voting district in the town.) Approved March 28, 1956.
Acts 1957, January session, Chapter 138. An Act in amendment of section 1 of chapter 2242 of the Public Laws, 1935, entitled "An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to make an annual appropriation to promote public health and nursing services in said town and repealing chapter 2059 of the Public Laws passed at the January session, 1933" as amended. Approved May 6, 1957.
Acts 1958, January session, Chapter 69. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, in accordance with a vote of the financial town meeting of said town upon Thursday, March 20, 1958, to pay an annual salary to the town clerk of said town in lieu of fees. Approved May 9, 1958.
Acts 1959, January session, Chapter 185. An Act authorizing the director of public works to convey to the Town of Tiverton certain real estate located in said Town of Tiverton. Effective June 6, 1959.
Acts 1960, January session, Chapter 1980. An Act to empower the town council of the Town of Tiverton to control the use and location of house trailers and mobile homes, when stationary, within said town and which are being used for dwellings, permanent or temporary, and also to empower said town council to license and restrict the location and use of trailer parks in said town. Effective May 14, 1960.
Acts 1961, January session, Chapter 156. An Act in amendment of the first sentence of section 1 and of section 2 of chapter 2303 of the Public Laws, 1936, entitled "An Act fixing the time for the election of town officers in the Town of Tiverton," as amended. Approved June 12, 1961.
Acts 1962, January session, Chapter 218. An Act in amendment of section 1 of chapter 2242 of the Public Laws, 1935, entitled "An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to make an annual appropriation to promote public health and nursing services in said town and repealing chapter 2059 of the Public Laws passed at the January session, 1933," as amended. Approved April 23, 1962.
Acts 1962, January session, Chapter 220. An Act fixing the fiscal year of the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 23, 1962.
Acts 1962, January session, Chapter 226. An Act providing for the appointment of town officers of the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 23, 1962.
Acts 1962, January session. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to condemn certain land for school purposes. Approved April 23, 1962.
Acts 1963, January session, Chapter 20. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to establish and maintain a pension plan for the permanent members of the Tiverton police and fire departments present and future. Approved March 20, 1963.
Acts 1963, January session, Chapter 21. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to establish and maintain a pension plan for the town employees present and future. Approved March 20, 1963.
Acts 1963, January session, Chapter 213. An Act in amendment of the second sentence of section 1 of chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, 1904, entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, 1895. Entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes,'" as amended. (Upon financial town meetings.) Approved May 2, 1963.
Acts 1963, January session. An Act authorizing the financial town meeting of the Town of Tiverton to act on a proposition providing a pension for Mary G. Shannon, stenographer at Town Hall. Approved March 15, 1963.
Acts 1963, January session. An Act authorizing the financial town meeting of the Town of Tiverton to act on a proposition providing a pension for Herbert S. Hambly, tax collector. Approved March 15, 1963.
Acts 1964, January session, Chapter 19. An Act relating to the demolition or repair of buildings in the Town of Tiverton. Approved March 19, 1964.
Acts 1964, January session, Chapter 32. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $2,500,000.00 for school construction and to issue temporary notes for such purpose. Effective April 2, 1964.
Acts 1968, January session, Chapter 14. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to enter into a group life and disability policy for certain town employees present and future. Approved March 11, 1968.
Acts 1968, January session, Chapter 21. An Act in amendment of the second sentence of section 1 of chapter 1197 of the Public Laws, 1904, entitled "An Act in amendment of and in addition to chapter 1432 of the Public Laws, passed at the January session, 1895, entitled `An Act to divide the Town of Tiverton into voting districts, and for other purposes'," as amended. (Financial town meetings.) Approved March 13, 1968.
Acts 1968, January session, Chapter 258. An Act creating the Tiverton industrial and recreational development commission. Approved June 20, 1968.
Acts 1970, January session, Chapter 156. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to issue bonds and notes in connection with the construction, extension, expansion and improvement of the school facilities of said town. Approved May 7, 1970.
Acts 1970, January session, Chapter 176. An Act permitting the Town of Tiverton to appoint a second alternate member of its zoning board of review, and in amendment of G.L. 1956, § 45-24-14, entitled "Zoning ordinances," as amended. Approved May 7, 1970.
Acts 1970, January session, Chapter 291. An Act permitting the Town of Tiverton to issue Sunday licenses for the operation of flea markets. Approved May 7, 1970.
Acts 1971, January session, Chapter 9. An Act providing that the Tiverton town moderator be elected on a partisan basis every two years. Approved February 22, 1971.
Acts 1971, January session, Chapter 9. An Act validating amendments to the Tiverton zoning ordinances. Approved March 2, 1971.
Acts 1971, January session, Chapter 16. An Act providing that polls in the Town of Tiverton shall be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the vote on issuance of bonds for school facilities. Approved March 19, 1971.
Acts 1971, January session, Chapter 82. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to grant tenure to certain fulltime employees. Accepted October 12, 1971.
Acts 1972, January session, Chapter 36. An Act changing the date of the Tiverton town meeting. Approved April 15, 1972.
Acts 1972, January session, Chapter 40. An Act providing that the Tiverton town moderator be elected at the financial town meeting. Approved April 15, 1972.
Acts 1972, January session, Chapter 69. An Act creating new voting districts in the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 25, 1972.
Acts 1973, January session, Chapter 36. An Act enabling the town council of the Town of Tiverton to exempt certain property from taxation. Approved April 27, 1973.
Acts 1973, January session, Chapter 167. An Act authorizing the Town of Tiverton to enact ordinances regulating, controlling and licensing earth removal. Approved May 11, 1973.
Acts 1974, January session, Chapter 128. An Act [relating to] water commissioners for the Town of Tiverton. Approved May 8, 1974.
Acts 1974, January session, Chapter 132. An Act changing the date of the Tiverton town meeting. Approved May 8, 1974.
Acts 1975, January session, Chapter 26. An Act authorizing the director of the department of transportation to convey certain real estate in Tiverton, Rhode Island to the Town of Tiverton. Approved April 17, 1975.
Acts 1975, January session, Chapter 31. An Act providing for compensation for damage done to goats in certain Newport County towns. Approved April 24, 1975.
Acts 1975, January session, Chapter 116. An Act providing for a public water works system in the Town of Tiverton, and authorizing the Town of Tiverton to issue not exceeding $1,000,000.00 in bonds for water purposes. Approved May 16, 1975.
Acts 1976, January session, Chapter 178. An Act to allow regulation of campgrounds and tourist accommodations in the Town of Tiverton. Approved May 27, 1976.
Acts 1977, January session, Chapter 464. An Act providing for increased regulation of its public waters by the Town of Tiverton, as amended. Approved April 19, 1977.
Acts 1979, January session, unnumbered. An Act relating to the Tiverton Housing authority.
Acts 1979, January session, Chapter 9. An Act granting the town the authority to enter into an agreement with the City of Fall River for the treatment and disposal of wastewater.
Acts 1980, January session, Chapter 125. An Act authorizing bonds for the acquisition of land.
Acts 1982, January session, Chapter 11. An Act granting certain tax exemptions to veterans.
Acts 1982, January session, Chapter 13. An Act granting certain exemptions to the elderly.
Acts 1982, January session, Chapter 56. An Act regarding the police force.
Acts 1982, January session, Chapter 57. An Act regarding the fire department.
Acts 1982, January session, Chapter 208. An Act authorizing the town to regulate juke boxes, video games and amusement devices.
Acts 1983, January session, Chapter 160. An Act relating to the election of town councilmembers.
Acts 1983, January session, Chapter 191. An Act concerning dogs running at large.
Acts 1985, January session, Chapter 91. An Act amending G.L. 1956, § 4-13-1 concerning violation of dog ordinances.
Acts 1987, January session, Chapter 43. An Act concerning harbor violations.
Acts 1988, January session, Chapter 47. An Act regarding the Tiverton Industrial and Recreational Development Commission.
Acts 1988, January session, Chapter 119. An Act amending the Charter of the Stone Bridge Fire District.
Acts 1988, January session, Chapter 325. An Act concerning the Tiverton Industrial and Recreational Development Commission.
Acts 1989, January session, Chapter 69. An Act concerning bonds for the public waterworks system.
Acts 1989, January session, Chapter 312. An Act regarding the board of water commissioners.
Acts 1990, January session, Chapter 143. An Act authorizing bonds for the waterworks system.
Acts 1990, January session, Chapter 445. An Act relating to the waterworks system.
Acts 1990, January session, Chapter 468. An Act regarding the municipal court.
Acts 1992, January session, Chapter 301. An Act regarding a wastewater treatment and disposal agreement with the City of Fall River.
Acts 1992, January session, Chapter 485. An Act regarding a wastewater treatment and disposal agreement with the City of Fall River.
Acts 1993, January session, Chapter 34. An Act authorizing the financing of the acquisition of real estate for the industrial and recreational park.
Acts 1993, January session, Chapter 157. An Act granting certain tax exemptions for veterans.
Acts 1993, January session, Chapter 334. An Act granting certain tax exemptions for veterans.
Acts 1994, January session, Chapter 31. An Act changing the date of the Tiverton town meeting.
Footnotes:
--- (1) --- Editor's note— Printed in this part is a descriptive list of the Special Acts relating to the town adopted by the Rhode Island General Assembly from 1864 to the present. Many of these Acts are obsolete, having been subsequently superseded by general law or the Home Rule Charter and are included for historical purposes only.