§ 12-1.5-18. Interpretation and severability.
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed and shall be held to be in addition to, and not in substitution for or a limitation of, the provisions of any other law. If any provision or part of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of the provisions to any other persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected.
History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 33, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 120, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-1.5 - DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders
Section 12-1.5-1. - Policy. [Contingent amendment; see other version.]
Section 12-1.5-2. - Definitions.
Section 12-1.5-3. - Powers and duties of the department of health.
Section 12-1.5-4. - State DNA database.
Section 12-1.5-5. - State DNA databank.
Section 12-1.5-6. - Procedural compatibility with F.B.I.
Section 12-1.5-7. - Scope and applicability. [Contingent amendment; see other version.]
Section 12-1.5-8. - DNA sample required upon arrest or conviction for any crime of violence.
Section 12-1.5-9. - Procedures for withdrawal, collection and transmission of DNA samples.
Section 12-1.5-10. - Procedures for conduct, disposition and use of DNA analysis.
Section 12-1.5-11. - DNA database exchange.
Section 12-1.5-12. - Cancellation of authority to access or exchange DNA records.
Section 12-1.5-13. - Expungement.
Section 12-1.5-14. - Prohibition and disclosure.
Section 12-1.5-15. - Criminal penalties — Civil remedies.
Section 12-1.5-16. - Confidentiality of records.
Section 12-1.5-17. - Bailed and convicted persons — Refusal to give DNA sample.