§ 43-3-17 — § 43-3-17. "Rhode Island highway systemâ€� defined.

§ 43-3-17. "Rhode Island highway systemâ€� defined.

Wherever the words "state highway system�, "state highways�, "state roads�, or any other words referring to public roads occur in any general law, public law, act, or resolution of the general assembly, they shall be defined as found in chapter 8 of title 24, unless the context of the law, act, or resolution requires a different construction as may be deemed necessary by the director of transportation.

Legislative History

G.L. 1923, ch. 32, § 24; P.L. 1927, ch. 1054, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 309, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 43-3-17; P.L. 1988, ch. 633, § 7.