Rhode Island § 30-15.8-1 § 30-15.8-1. Authority of governor.

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§ 30-15.8-1 — § 30-15.8-1. Authority of governor.

Rhode Island § 30-15.8-1

Title 30Military Affairs and Defense

Ch. 30-15.8Mutual Aid Agreement with Bordering States

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15.8-1 (2026).

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§ 30-15.8-1. Authority of governor.
(a) The governor may enter into an agreement with any state bordering Rhode Island or
            with any office or agency of that state pledging to the state of Rhode Island participation
            in a mutual aid plan in the event of a disaster.
         
(b) The mutual agreement entered into by the state of Rhode Island and any other border
            state shall be activated only when the governor has declared a disaster to exist under
            the laws of this state, or the president of the United States, at the request of the
            governor, has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in this state or the
        

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§ 30-15.8-1. Authority of governor.

(a) The governor may enter into an agreement with any state bordering Rhode Island or with any office or agency of that state pledging to the state of Rhode Island participation in a mutual aid plan in the event of a disaster.

(b) The mutual agreement entered into by the state of Rhode Island and any other border state shall be activated only when the governor has declared a disaster to exist under the laws of this state, or the president of the United States, at the request of the governor, has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in this state or the border state.