Rhode Island § 24-9-5 § 24-9-5. Liberal construction — Powers additional.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 24-9-5 — § 24-9-5. Liberal construction — Powers additional.

Rhode Island § 24-9-5

Title 24Highways

Ch. 24-9Storm Emergency Account

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-9-5 (2026).

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§ 24-9-5. Liberal construction — Powers additional.
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in order to accomplish
            the purposes hereof and to permit the director to adequately cope with any emergency
            which may arise, as provided in this chapter; and the powers herein vested in the
            director of transportation shall be construed as being in addition to all other powers
            presently vested in him or her, and not in derogation of any existing powers.
         

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§ 24-9-5. Liberal construction — Powers additional.

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in order to accomplish the purposes hereof and to permit the director to adequately cope with any emergency which may arise, as provided in this chapter; and the powers herein vested in the director of transportation shall be construed as being in addition to all other powers presently vested in him or her, and not in derogation of any existing powers.