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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO TOWNS AN D CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
Introduced By: Representatives Place, Rea, Nardone, and Quattrocchi
Date Introduced: February 01, 2023
Referred To: House Municipal Government & Housing
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 45-24 of the General Laws entitled "Zoning Ordinances" is hereby 1
amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
45-24-37.1. Home-based businesses. 3
Notwithstanding any zoning or other municipal ordinance to the contrary, any individual 4
operating a home-based business which meets the criteria provided by the Internal Revenue Code 5
for a home office tax deduction, may operate without securing any approvals from their 6
municipality; provided, that the home-based business does not store chemicals, other hazardous 7
materials, or park heavy equipment on the premises, and not more than ten percent (10%) of the 8
premises are used for parking in connection with the operation of the home-based business. 9
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 10
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO TOWNS AN D CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES
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This act would allow the operation of a home-based business, as long as it meets the criteria 1
for a home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing any approvals from the municipality. 2
The business may not store chemicals or other hazardous materials, may not park heavy equipment 3
and not more than ten percent (10%) of the premises is used for parking, notwithstanding any 4
contrary zoning law or ordinance. 5
This act would take effect upon passage. 6
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