R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-9-18.2 — Cities and towns — Assignments to redevelopment agencies

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 44-9-18, the treasurer may transfer and assign any or all tax titles held by a city or town
for no monetary consideration to the redevelopment agency of the city or town. The
transfer shall not confer upon the redevelopment agency any greater rights or responsibilities
than those granted to or imposed upon the city or town as the original holder of the
tax title. The redevelopment agency shall hold any tax title transferred or assigned
subject to any and all rights of redemption held by the owner of record and/or his
or her successors and assigns in title. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the redevelopment
agency shall also hold and be permitted to exercise any rights that the city or town
previously held, including the right to petition for foreclosure of any rights of
redemption.