§2312. Construction and severability -- Article XI
The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed and shall be severable. If any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. [PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 303 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 15: COURT PROCEDURE -- CRIMINAL
Part 4: JUDGMENT AND PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 311: INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE MENTALLY DISORDERED OFFENDER
15 §2302. Purpose and policy -- Article I
15 §2303. Definitions -- Article II
15 §2304. Contracts -- Article III
15 §2305. Procedure and rights -- Article IV
15 §2306. Disposition of charges -- Article V
15 §2307. Acts not reviewable in receiving state; return -- Article VI
15 §2308. Federal aid -- Article VII
15 §2309. Entry into force -- Article VIII
15 §2310. Withdrawal and termination -- Article IX
15 §2311. Other arrangements unaffected -- Article X