Editor's Note: Included herein is a list, in chronological
order, of the public laws enacted specifically for the Town of New
Shoreham.
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1896
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 2
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Bond of director of natural resources
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-14
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Superseded by Public Laws of 1965, ch. 137
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 3
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Property wrecked on Block Island
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-15
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 4
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Employment of director of natural resources
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-16
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 5
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Penalty for disobedience of order of director of
natural resources
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-18
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 6
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Inventory of property wrecked on Block Island by
director of natural resources
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-19
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 7
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Arbitration of amounts due the director of natural
resources
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-20
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 8
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Action for amounts due director of natural resources
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-21
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 9
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Amounts due parties; appeals
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-22
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 10
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Interference with shipwrecked property
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-23
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 11
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Publication of notice of wreck found on Block Island
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-24
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 12
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Sale of shipwrecked property to pay duty
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-25
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 13
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Sale of property reduced in value
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-26
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 14
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Inventory and accounting of unclaimed shipwrecked
property
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-27
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 15
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Appropriation of expenses for processing shipwrecked
property
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-28
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Amended by Public Laws of 1956
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-29
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 119, § 17
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Appointment of agent for director
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-17
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Public Laws of 1896, ch. 171
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Regulation of fishing in Great Salt Lake
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Repealed by Public Laws of 1981, ch. 197, § 2,
and reenacted by Public Laws of 1982, ch. 30, G.L. 1956, § 20-3-7
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1898
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Public Laws of 1898, ch. 604
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Regulation and protection of shell fisheries of
Great Salt Pond
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Repealed by Public Laws of 1981, ch. 197, § 2,
and reenacted by Public Laws of 1982, ch. 30
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G.L. 1956, § 20-3-7
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1899
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Public Laws of 1899, ch. 712
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Warden's Court
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G.L. 1956, § 12-3-3
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1905
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Public Laws of 1905, ch. 35
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Town Council as probate court
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Repealed and reenacted by Public Laws of 1971, ch.
240, § 1
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1912
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Public Laws of 1912, ch. 887
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Election of town officers
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1953
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Public Laws of 1953, ch. 3125
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Zoning board of review
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1955
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Public Laws of 1955, ch. 3499
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Probate Judge
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Repealed by Public Laws of 1971, ch. 240, § 1
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Reenacted as Public Laws of 1971, ch. 219, § 1
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1956
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Public Laws of 1956
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Shipwrecks in New Shoreham
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G.L. 1956, § 46-10-29
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Public Laws of 1956
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Protection of birds in New Shoreham
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G.L. 1956, §§ 20-29-1 — 20-29-4
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Public Laws of 1956
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Police powers, warrants for arrest
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Public Laws of 1956
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Ordinances and penalties in New Shoreham
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G.L. 1956, §§ 45-6-1 — 45-6-8
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1962
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Public Laws of 1962, ch. 168
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Director of health — Physician for New Shoreham
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G.L. 1956, § 23-1-15
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1963
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Public Laws of 1963, ch. 84
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New Shoreham is a part of Washington County
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G.L. 1956, § 42-3-3
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1965
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Public Laws of 1965, ch. 19
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Police Court
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G.L. 1956, § 45-2-12
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1967
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Public Laws of 1967, ch. 76
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Regulation of trailer parks
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Public Laws of 1967, ch. 207
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Penalties for ordinance violations
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G.L. 1956, § 45-6-2.1
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1972
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Public Laws of 1972, ch. 113
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Validates issuance of bonds for municipal building
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Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146
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Authorizes bond issue for construction, etc., of
sewage disposal system
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1973
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Public Laws of 1973, ch. 182
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Authorizes bond issue for construction, etc., of
school buildings
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1974
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Public Laws of 1974, ch. 93
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Validates ch. 33 of Revised Ords. of Town, Zoning
Ordinance, as enacted June 5, 1967, and amended May 1, 1972
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Public Laws of 1974, ch. 97
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Validates ch. 38 of Revised Ords. of Town, Zoning
Ordinance, as enacted October 23, 1971
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Subdivision ordinance
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Public Laws of 1974, ch. 106
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Amends Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146
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Bond issue for sewage disposal system
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Public Laws of 1974, ch. 154 (see Charter § 1206)
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Authorizes town to establish permanent police force
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Public Laws of 1974, ch. 297
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Provides for biennial election of members of town
council and members of school committee by numbered places
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1976
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Public Laws of 1976, ch. 125
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Repeals ch. 297 of Public Laws of 1974 and provides
for biennial election of town officers
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Public Laws of 1976, ch. 128
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Amends Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146, § 11,
regarding bond issue for sewage disposal system
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1977
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Public Laws of 1977, ch. 96
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Amends Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146, §§ 2,
6, regarding bond issue for sewage disposal system
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1978
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Public Laws of 1978, ch. 63
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Amends Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146, § 6,
regarding bond issue for sewage disposal system
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Public Laws of 1978, ch. 99
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Authorizes tax exemption for elderly
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Public Laws of 1978, ch. 171
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Authorizes tax exemption for elderly
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(See Public Laws of 1978, ch. 99.)
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1979
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Public Laws of 1979, ch. 14
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Amends Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146, § 7, ¶3, regarding bond issue for sewage disposal system
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Public Laws of 1979, ch. 347
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Authorizes suits against town
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1981
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Public Laws of 1981, ch. 21
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Amends Public Laws of 1953, ch. 3125, § 3
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Public Laws of 1981, ch. 31
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Authorizes tax exemption for elderly and totally
disabled
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Public Laws of 1981, ch. 400
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Fiscal year for town
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1982
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Public Laws of 1982, ch. 24
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Amends Public Laws of 1981, ch. 400, § 2
regarding fiscal year of town
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Public Laws of 1982, ch. 54 (2 pp.)
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Amends Public Laws of 1953, ch. 3125, § 8
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Public Laws of 1982, ch. 64
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Preservation of farmland and open spaces
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Public Laws of 1982, ch. 66
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Purchase of farmland and open spaces
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Public Laws of 1982, ch. 71
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Amends Public Laws of 1972, ch. 146, § 7, regarding bond issue for the sewage disposal system
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Public Laws of 1982, ch. 314
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Incorporates Block Island Water District to include
all of the Town of New Shoreham
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1983
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 34
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Arrest warrants, surety of cost exemptions
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Amends G.L. 1956, § 12-6-6
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 84
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Veterans, tax exemptions
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Amends G.L. 1956, § 44-3-4
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 86
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Great Salt Pond
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Amends G.L. 1956, § 20-3-7
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 118
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Incorporates Block Island Water District
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(Public Laws of 1982, ch. 314)
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 153
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Police officers, arrest warrants
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Amends G.L. 1956, § 12-6-6
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 165
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Amends Public Laws of 1982, ch. 66, § 5,
regarding purchase of farmland and open spaces
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Public Laws of 1983, ch. 166
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Amends Public Laws of 1982, ch. 64, § 5,
regarding preservation of farmland and open spaces
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1984
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Public Laws of 1984, ch. 271
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Amends Public Laws of 1982, ch. 64, § 8, regarding preservation of farmland and open spaces
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Public Laws of 1984, ch. 375
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Regulation of harbor
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G.L. 1956, § 46-4-6.10
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Public Laws of 1984, ch. 457
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Rental of motorized bicycles, tricycles
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G.L. 1956, § 31-93-1 et seq.
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1985
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Public Laws of 1985, ch. 10
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Authorizes town to condemn real estate for location
of, use as, or enlargement of a physician's home and/or a medical
facility
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Amends Public Laws of 1953, ch. 3082, §§ 6 —
20
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1986
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Public Laws of 1986, ch. 133
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Authorizes bond issue for Block Island Consolidated
Schools
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Public Laws of 1986, ch. 259
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Edward S. Payne Overlook
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G.L. 1956, § 32-1-11.2
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Public Laws of 1986, ch. 268
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Preservation of farmland and open spaces and establishes
a land trust
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1987
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Public Laws of 1987, ch. 266
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Preservation of farmland and open spaces and establishes
a land trust
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1989
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Public Laws of 1989, ch. 117
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Home Rule Charter validation
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1990
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Public Laws of 1990, ch. 190
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State appropriation
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Public Laws of 1990, ch. 424
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Juvenile hearing board
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Public Laws of 1990, ch. 1713
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Landing fee referendum
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1991
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Public Laws of 1991, ch. 153
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Landing fee disposition
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1992
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Public Laws of 1992, ch. 110
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Tourism council created
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Public Laws of 1992, ch. 848
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Motorized bicycles, state safety inspections
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Public Laws of 1992, ch. 849
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Motorized bicycles, license fees and safety requirements
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1993
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Public Laws of 1993, ch. 69
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Opening hours, polls
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Public Laws of 1993, ch. 228
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Sentencing, police court
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Public Laws of 1993, ch. 710
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Sunday business hours
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1994
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Public Laws of 1994, ch. 1480
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Tax exemptions, veterans
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Public Laws of 1994, ch. 1493
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Taxicabs, meter exemption
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Public Laws of 1994, ch. 1536
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Foreclosures of property, advertising requirements
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Public Laws of 1994, ch. 1664
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Tax exemptions
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1995
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Public Laws of 1995, ch. 30, no. 1
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School committee elections
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1996
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Public Laws of 1996, ch. 68, no. 1
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Poll opening times
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1997
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Public Laws of 1997, ch. 65
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Motor vehicle emissions inspection program
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Public Laws of 1997, ch. 182
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Property subject to taxation
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Public Laws of 1997, ch. 231
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City and Town Licensing
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Public Laws of 1997, ch. 239
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Quarterly payment of local taxes
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Public Laws of 1997, ch. 240
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Sunday business
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1998
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Public Laws of 1998, ch. 208
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Assessment of violations; apportionment of levies
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Public Laws of 1998, ch. 430
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Regional tourism districts
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Public Laws of 1998, ch. 435
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Regulation of fishing in Great Salt Pond
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1999
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Public Laws of 1999, ch. 130, § 23
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Children with disabilities
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2000
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Public Laws of 2000, ch. 16
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Financing additions, renovations, improvements,
alterations and repairs and to purchase furnishings and equipment
for schools and school facilities
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Public Laws of 2000, ch. 18
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Authority to plan, construct, operate and maintain
a water supply system
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Public Laws of 2000, ch. 26
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Levy and assessment of local taxes
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Public Laws of 2000, ch. 109, § 66
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Amending regulation of rental of motorized bicycles
and motorized tricycles in New Shoreham
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Public Laws of 2000, ch. 136
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Financing acquisition of open space for preservation
and groundwater protection and development of public recreational
facilities
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2001
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Public Laws of 2001, ch. 180, § 108
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Amend New Shoreham Tourism Council, Inc.
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2002
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Public Laws of 2002, ch. 28
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Local tax assessment of valuations and apportionment
of levies
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Public Laws of 2002, ch. 33
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Preservation of farm land and open space in the
town of New Shoreham and establishing a land trust
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Public Laws of 2002, ch. 45
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Establishing the Block Island Housing Board
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Public Laws of 2002, ch. 91
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Special use zoning permits
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Public Laws of 2002, ch. 360
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Authority for New Shoreham to regulation rickshaws
and pedal carriages
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Public Laws of 2002, ch. 361
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Notification to New Shoreham by Block Island Power
Company required
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2003
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Public Laws of 2003, ch. 415
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Motor fuel tax exemptions in New Shoreham
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2004
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Public Laws of 2004, ch. 229 Sunday business
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Public Laws of 2004, ch. 417, § 1
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Voter registration acknowledgment cards
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2005
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Public Laws of 2005, ch. 128, § 2
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Holiday business
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Public Laws of 2005, ch. 319, § 6
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Amending New Shoreham Tourism Council, Inc.
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Public Laws of 2005, ch. 355
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Amending Block Island Housing Board
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2006
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Public Laws of 2006, ch. 12
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Authority of New Shoreham to regulate and license
rentals or leases of and dealers in motor scooters
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Public Laws of 2006, ch. 314
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Definition of "bipartisan"; voting from hospitals
and convalescent homes in New Shoreham local elections
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2007
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Public Laws of 2007, ch. 260
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Abandonment of certain highways; reversion of property
title
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2008
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Public Laws of 2008, ch. 50
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Penalties for violation of New Shoreham ordinances
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Public Laws of 2008, ch. 283
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Closing of New Shoreham schools for elections
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2012
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Public Laws of 2012, ch. 12
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Relating to criminal procedure - New Shoreham Wardens'
Court
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2013
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Public Laws of 2013, ch. 146
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Authorizes bond issue amendment for construction,
etc., of sewage disposal system
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Public Laws of 2013, ch. 5
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Relating to businesses and professions - pharmacies
and radiologic technologists
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Public Laws of 2013, ch. 146, section 5
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Amends the advertising requirements for contracts
regarding the sewage disposal system pursuant to R.I.G.L. section
45-55-9
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Public Laws of 2013, ch. 146, section 5
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Amends the advertising requirements for contracts
regarding the sewage disposal system pursuant to R.I.G.L. section
45-55-9
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2017
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Public Laws of 2017, ch. 280, Title 45, ch. 67
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Adds ch. 67, Block Island Utility District Act of
2017, RI ST § 45-67-1 – 45-67-15
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2021
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Public Laws of 2021, ch. 316 (enacted 7-9-2021)
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Amends 39-26.4-3 Public utilities and carriers -
Net Metering
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