§ 14-6.1-3 - Ratification procedure – Effective date. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 14-6.1-3

   § 14-6.1-3  Ratification procedure –Effective date. – When the governor shall have executed the compact on behalf of this state andshall have caused a verified copy to be filed with the secretary of state; andwhen the compact shall have been ratified by no less than thirty-five (35) ofthe states, and thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to anyother compacting state upon the enactment of the compact into law by thatstate. The governor is authorized and directed to take any action that may benecessary to complete the exchange of official documents as between this stateand any other state, territory, or possession of the United States, theDistrict of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ratifying the compact.