(1) With respect to the exercise of corporate and municipal powers, the municipalities of this state are divided into the following classifications:
Cities or towns incorporated prior to July 3, 1877, which have retained such organization;
Cities or towns organized pursuant to the provisions of article XX of the state constitution;
Cities and towns organized pursuant to the provisions of this title or of any othergeneral law on or after July 3, 1877, which have not chosen to adopt a home rule charter under the provisions of article XX of the state constitution.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1006, § 1, effective July 1.