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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 40 - Human Services » Chapter 40-5.2 - The Rhode Island Works Program » Section 40-5.2-17. – Assistance not assignable; exemption from process.

§ 40-5.2-17. Assistance not assignable; exemption from process.

Except as otherwise provided for herein, cash assistance shall not be transferable or assignable at law or in equity, and none of the money paid or payable under this chapter shall be subject to execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process, or to the operation of any bankruptcy or insolvency law.

History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 16, § 1.