§ 16-92-17. Withdrawal and dissolution.
(a) Withdrawal.
(1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and
every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by
specifically repealing the statute, which enacted the compact into law.
(2) Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the
same, but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute
and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state
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§ 16-92-17. Withdrawal and dissolution.
(a) Withdrawal.
(1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and
every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by
specifically repealing the statute, which enacted the compact into law.
(2) Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the
same, but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute
and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state
to the governor of each other member jurisdiction.
(3) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the interstate commission
in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the withdrawing
state. The interstate commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing
state's intent to withdraw within sixty (60) days of its receipt thereof.
(4) The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities
incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including obligations, the performance
of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
(5) Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing
state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the interstate
commission.
(b) Dissolution of compact.
(1) This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of
the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.
(2) Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall
be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission
shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.