§ 46-15.1-18 - Severability – Constructions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-15.1-18

   § 46-15.1-18  Severability –Constructions. – (a) If any provision of this chapter shall be held invalid in any circumstance,the invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances.

   (b) This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as tomeet all constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes andprovisions of this chapter, all steps shall be taken which are necessary tomeet constitutional requirements whether or not those steps are required bystatute.

   (c) This chapter shall be construed liberally in aid of itsdeclared purposes. The powers granted hereby shall be in addition to,independent of, and not in substitution for any other powers granted by law.