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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 42 - State Affairs and Government » Chapter 42-60 - Energy Crisis Management » Section 42-60-7. – Emergency powers of political subdivisions.

§ 42-60-7. Emergency powers of political subdivisions.

To protect life and property, the governing body of each political subdivision of the state is authorized, after the declaration of an energy crisis by the governor, to carry out within its jurisdiction those measures that may be ordered by the governor and any additional measures that the governing body may deem necessary, subject to the limitations and provisions of this chapter; provided, that no action shall be inconsistent with any order, rule, regulation, or action of the governor.

History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1.