§2322. Construction and severability -- Article XI
This compact must be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. This compact is severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any 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 may not be affected thereby. If this compact is held contrary to the constitution of any state participating herein, the compact remains in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 410: PEST CONTROL COMPACT
7 §2312. Findings -- Article I
7 §2313. Definitions -- Article II
7 §2314. The insurance fund -- Article III
7 §2315. The insurance fund; internal operations and management -- Article IV
7 §2316. Compact and insurance fund administration -- Article V
7 §2317. Assistance and reimbursement -- Article VI
7 §2318. Advisory and technical committees -- Article VII
7 §2319. Relations with nonparty jurisdictions -- Article VIII
7 §2320. Finance -- Article IX
7 §2321. Entry into force and withdrawal -- Article X
7 §2322. Construction and severability -- Article XI