§ 16-92-17. Withdrawal and dissolution.
(a) Withdrawal.
(1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by specifically repealing the statute, which enacted the compact into law.
(2) Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the same, but shall not take effect until one year after the effective date of such statute and until written notice of the withdrawal has been given by the withdrawing state to the governor of each other member jurisdiction.
(3) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the interstate commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the withdrawing state. The interstate commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing state’s intent to withdraw within sixty (60) days of its receipt thereof.
(4) The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
(5) Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the interstate commission.
(b) Dissolution of compact.
(1) This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.
(2) Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 100, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 106, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-92 - Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Section 16-92-1. - Short title.
Section 16-92-2. - Legislative purpose.
Section 16-92-3. - Definitions.
Section 16-92-4. - Applicability.
Section 16-92-5. - Educational records and enrollment.
Section 16-92-6. - Placement and attendance.
Section 16-92-7. - Eligibility.
Section 16-92-8. - Graduation.
Section 16-92-9. - State coordination.
Section 16-92-10. - Interstate commission on educational opportunity for military children.
Section 16-92-11. - Powers and duties of the interstate commission.
Section 16-92-12. - Organization and operation of the interstate commission.
Section 16-92-13. - Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission.
Section 16-92-14. - Oversight, enforcement and dispute resolution.
Section 16-92-15. - Financing of the interstate commission.
Section 16-92-16. - Member states, effective date and amendment.