§ 30-15.8-1 - Authority of governor. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 30-15.8-1

   § 30-15.8-1  Authority of governor. –(a) The governor may enter into an agreement with any state bordering RhodeIsland or with any office or agency of that state pledging to the state ofRhode Island participation in a mutual aid plan in the event of a disaster.

   (b) The mutual agreement entered into by the state of RhodeIsland and any other border state shall be activated only when the governor hasdeclared a disaster to exist under the laws of this state, or the president ofthe United States, at the request of the governor, has declared a majordisaster or emergency to exist in this state or the border state.