R.I. Const. art. VI, § 14
- Constitution
- Constitution of Rhode Island
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The general assembly may provide by general law for the creation and control of corporations; provided, however, that no corporation shall be created with the power to exercise the right of eminent domain, or to acquire franchises in the streets and highways of towns and cities, except by special act of the general assembly upon a petition for the same, the pendency whereof shall be notified as may be required by law.
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