Rhode Island § 42-60-5 § 42-60-5. Declaration of energy crisis.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-60-5 — § 42-60-5. Declaration of energy crisis.

Rhode Island § 42-60-5

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-60Energy Crisis Management

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-60-5 (2026).

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§ 42-60-5. Declaration of energy crisis.
Whenever the governor finds that existing or impending abnormal, energy resource-related
            market disruptions threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this
            state, the governor shall by executive order declare the existence of an energy crisis
            in any or all sections of the state. This declaration shall fully describe the nature
            of the energy crisis and shall be filed with the secretary of state and the city and
            town clerks in the affected areas and shall remain in effect in any or all sections
            of the state until it is rescinded by a subsequent executive order or by concurrent
            resolu

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§ 42-60-5. Declaration of energy crisis.

Whenever the governor finds that existing or impending abnormal, energy resource-related market disruptions threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this state, the governor shall by executive order declare the existence of an energy crisis in any or all sections of the state. This declaration shall fully describe the nature of the energy crisis and shall be filed with the secretary of state and the city and town clerks in the affected areas and shall remain in effect in any or all sections of the state until it is rescinded by a subsequent executive order or by concurrent resolution of the general assembly at any time after the energy crisis declaration has been in effect for at least sixty (60) days.