Sec. 19-1. - Adoption of rules and regulations by planning board.

For the purpose of promoting the general health, safety, morals or general welfare of the town and in accordance with the provisions of sections 45-23-1 to 45-23-23 of the General Laws, the planning board of the town, as appointed by the town council, shall have power to adopt, modify and amend rules and regulations governing and restricting the platting or other subdivision of land within the town, and to control the subdivision of land pursuant to such rules and regulations.

(Code 1967, § 29-1)

Cross reference— Planning board, § 15-26 et seq.