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Section 7-144 - Construction

Construction

Each and every provision of this subchapter shall be constructed liberally in aid of the powers vested in the public authorities looking to the protection of the public health, comfort, and welfare and not by way of limitation.

CREDIT(S)

(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 601, § 14; Aug. 8, 1946, 60 Stat. 922, ch. 871, § 2; Oct. 11, 1963, 77 Stat. 246, Pub. L. 88-137, § 1.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-130.
1973 Ed., § 6-119k.

Current through September 13, 2012

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