§ 45-40.1-5 - Filing, status, and actions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-40.1-5

   § 45-40.1-5  Filing, status, and actions.– Prior to its entry into force, an agreement made pursuant to this chapter shallbe filed with the keeper of local public records and with the secretary ofstate. In the event that an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter isbetween or among one or more public agencies of this state and one or morepublic agencies of other states or of the United States, the agreement shallhave the status of an interstate compact, but in any case or controversyinvolving performance or interpretation of the compact or liability under it,the public agencies party to it shall be real parties in interest, and thestate may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for anydamages or liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party.The action shall be maintainable against any public agency or agencies whosedefault, failure, or performance, or other conduct, caused or contributed tothe incurring of damage or liability by the state.