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§ 1. Nature And Scope
§ 1A. District Defined
§ 1B. Districts; Power To Sue And Be Sued; Insurance; Defense Of Civil Actions
§ 2. Towns; Power To Sue And Be Sued
§ 3. Towns; Power To Hold, Lease And Convey Property
§ 3A. Cities, Towns And Districts; Binding Effect Thereon Of Recordable Instruments Of Title Affecting Interests In Real Estate As To Good Faith Purchasers Notwithstanding Inconsistency Of Law Therewith
§ 4. Towns; Power To Contract; Purposes
§ 4A. Governmental Units; Joint Operation Of Public Activities; Termination Of Agreement; "Governmental Unit" Defined; Financial Safeguards
§ 4D. Contracts With State Or Public Authority For Construction Of Public Works
§ 4E. Education Collaboratives
§ 4F. Purchase Of Clothing Or Apparel; Restrictions
§ 4I. Growth And Development Policy Committees; Definitions
Purposes For Which Towns May Appropriate Money
Public Beach Districts
[Purposes For Which Towns May Appropriate Money (Con'T)]
Taking, Purchase And Abandonment Of Land
Scenic Roads
Street Sprinkling
Providing Necessities
Ordinances, By-Laws And Regulations
Lockup
Public Water Supply
Collection Of Water Rates
Hot Water And Steam
Petroleum And Its Products And By-Products
Improvement Districts
Regional Refuse Disposal Districts
Recognizance
Oath Of Claimant
Seal
Records And Reports
Illegal Appropriations
Restrictions On Issuance Of Building Permits
Permits For Construction On Railroad Rights-Of-Way
Annuity Contracts For Hospital Employees
Percentages Of Local Property Tax Levy
Licenses And Permits Of Delinquent Taxpayers
Municipal Charges Liens
Tax Increment Financing Plan



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