The city and town councils may license, regulate, and in those certain cases specifically set forth in § 5-22-5, prohibit and suppress theatrical performances, rope, and wire dancing and all other shows and performances in their respective towns or cities, conforming to law. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 40, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 50, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 51, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 333, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 5-22-1; P.L. 1966, ch. 260, § 1.
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