Constitution · Rhode Island

R.I. Const. art. XIII, § 2

Constitution
Constitution of Rhode Island
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

Every city and town shall have the power at any time to adopt a charter, amend its charter, enact and amend local laws relating to its property, affairs and government not inconsistent with this Constitution and laws enacted by the general assembly in conformity with the powers reserved to the general assembly.

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