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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense » Chapter 30-15.6 - Temporary Housing for Disaster Victims

Section 30-15.6-1. – Powers of governor.

§ 30-15.6-1. Powers of governor. Whenever the governor has declared a disaster emergency to exist under the laws of this state, or the president of the United States, at the request of the governor, has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in this state, the governor is authorized: (1) To enter into purchase, […]

Section 30-15.6-2. – Powers of political subdivisions.

§ 30-15.6-2. Powers of political subdivisions. Any political subdivision of this state is expressly authorized to acquire, temporarily or permanently, by purchase, lease, or otherwise, sites required for the installation of temporary housing units for disaster victims, and to enter into whatever arrangements (including purchase of temporary housing units and the payment of transportation charges) […]

Section 30-15.6-3. – Rules and regulations.

§ 30-15.6-3. Rules and regulations. The governor is authorized to make rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 160, § 1.

Section 30-15.6-4. – Grants, gifts, and payments.

§ 30-15.6-4. Grants, gifts, and payments. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit the governor’s authority to apply for, administer, and expend any grants, gifts, or payments, in aid of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, or recovery. History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 160, § 1.

Section 30-15.6-5. – Definitions.

§ 30-15.6-5. Definitions. “Major disaster”, “emergency”, and “temporary housing”, as used in this chapter, shall have the same meaning as the terms are defined, or used, in the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 — 5201. History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 160, § 1.