Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-5-17 — § 40-5-17. Limitation of proceedings.

Rhode Island § 40-5-17

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 40Human services

Ch. 40-5Support of the Needy

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5-17 (2026).

Text

§ 40-5-17. Limitation of proceedings.

An assessment shall not extend to any expense for any relief afforded more than six

(6)months previous to the filing of the petition.

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-17; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.

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