Section 28-49-1. – Short title.

§ 28-49-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Disaster Service Volunteer Leave Act.” History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 37, § 1.

Section 28-49-2. – Definitions.

§ 28-49-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings: (1) “Disaster” means a fire, flood, hurricane, blizzard, tornado, or other such occurrence where the victims cannot recover without assistance. Applicable disasters would be those designated at level II and above in the American National Red Cross regulations […]

Section 28-49-3. – Disaster service voluntary leave.

§ 28-49-3. Disaster service voluntary leave. (a) Any state employee who is a certified disaster volunteer of the American Red Cross may be granted leave work with pay for not more than ten (10) working days each calendar year to participate in specialized disaster relief service for the American Red Cross, upon the request of […]