§ 11-24-5. Liberal construction of provisions.
The provisions of §§ 11-24-1 — 11-24-6 shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of their purposes, and any law inconsistent with their provisions shall not apply. Nothing contained in these sections shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of any law of this state relating to discrimination because of race or color, religion or country of ancestral origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
History of Section.P.L. 1952, ch. 2958, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 11-24-5; P.L. 1979, ch. 144, § 5; P.L. 1988, ch. 227, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 32, § 6; P.L. 1997, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 340, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-24 - Hotels and Public Places
Section 11-24-1. - All persons entitled to full and equal accommodations.
Section 11-24-2. - Discriminatory practices prohibited.
Section 11-24-2.1. - Discrimination based on disability, age, or sex prohibited.
Section 11-24-2.2. - Discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Section 11-24-2.3. - Discrimination based on gender identity or expression.
Section 11-24-3. - “Places of public accommodation” construed.
Section 11-24-3.1. - Sex discrimination — Limitation on prohibition.
Section 11-24-3.2. - Age discrimination — Limitation on prohibition.
Section 11-24-4. - Enforcement of anti-discrimination provisions.
Section 11-24-5. - Liberal construction of provisions.
Section 11-24-6. - Severability of provisions.
Section 11-24-7. - Discrimination against members of armed forces prohibited.
Section 11-24-8. - Civil action for discrimination against armed forces.