Local communities which, prior to September 1, 1986, having taxing authority to assess a hotel tax on transient lodging such as Providence Public Laws 1980, chapter 84; Newport Public Laws 1981, chapter 263, and Warwick Public Laws 1985, chapter 13, shall not impose a tax on or after September 1, 1986.
Local hotel taxes
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-63.1-8., under Chapter 42-63.1 Tourism and Development.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-63.1-8.