# R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-4: Purpose of tax levied by city or town electors

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-4
- **Heading:** Purpose of tax levied by city or town electors
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44-5 / Section 44-5-4

## Text

The tax is for the ordinary expenses and charges of the city or town, for the payment of interest and indebtedness, including sinking funds, and for other purposes authorized by law.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-1 § 44-5-1. Powers of city or town electors to levy €” Date of assessment of valuations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2 § 44-5-2. Maximum levy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2.1 § 44-5-2.1. Jamestown €” Maximum levy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2.2 § 44-5-2.2. West Warwick €” Maximum levy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-2.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2.3 § 44-5-2.3. Scituate €” Maximum levy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-2.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-2.4 § 44-5-2.4. Woonsocket €” Maximum levy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-2.4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-3 § 44-5-3. Ratable property of a city or town €” Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-4 § 44-5-4. Purpose of tax levied by city or town electors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-5 § 44-5-5. Determination of date on which taxes due €” Penalties on delinquencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-7 § 44-5-7. Provision for municipal installment payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-8 § 44-5-8. Form of option for quarterly payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-8.1 § 44-5-8.1. Waiver of interest on overdue quarterly tax payments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-8.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-8.2 § 44-5-8.2. Johnston €” Tax amnesty period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-8.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-8.3 § 44-5-8.3. Coventry €” Tax amnesty period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T44_C44-5_S44-5-8.3.md)

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