§ 23-23.1-2. Declaration of policy.
The legislature finds and declares that air pollution may, at certain times and in certain places, so seriously affect the health, safety, and welfare of the people and resources of this state and so directly threaten the lives of large portions of the population as to warrant the provision of emergency powers as provided for in this chapter to prevent or minimize disasters of unforeseeable proportions.
History of Section.P.L. 1971, ch. 137, § 1: G.L. 1956, § 23-25.1-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-23.1 - Air Pollution Episode Control
Section 23-23.1-1. - Short title.
Section 23-23.1-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-23.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-23.1-4. - Powers and duties of the director.
Section 23-23.1-5. - Proclamation of episode and issuance of orders.
Section 23-23.1-6. - Publication of proclamation.
Section 23-23.1-7. - Amendment of orders.
Section 23-23.1-8. - Enforcement of orders.
Section 23-23.1-9. - Penalty for violations.