§ 23-24.6-25. 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 of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of the provisions to any other person or circumstances shall not be affected by this invalidity.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 355, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-24.6 - Lead Poisoning Prevention Act
Section 23-24.6-1. - Short title.
Section 23-24.6-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-24.6-3. - Declaration of purposes.
Section 23-24.6-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-24.6-5. - Environmental lead program.
Section 23-24.6-6. - Interagency coordinating council on environmental lead.
Section 23-24.6-7. - Screening by health care providers.
Section 23-24.6-8. - Screening prior to child care or school enrollment.
Section 23-24.6-9. - Reimbursement by third party payers.
Section 23-24.6-10. - Lead screening restricted receipt account.
Section 23-24.6-11. - Reporting of cases of lead poisoning.
Section 23-24.6-12. - Comprehensive environmental lead inspections.
Section 23-24.6-13. - State inspectors.
Section 23-24.6-14. - Inspection of child care facilities.
Section 23-24.6-15. - Inspections of rental property.
Section 23-24.6-16. - Notice prior to residential property transfer.
Section 23-24.6-17. - Lead hazard reduction.
Section 23-24.6-18. - Revisions to Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code.
Section 23-24.6-19. - Fugitive dust.
Section 23-24.6-19.1. - Sale of abrasive materials for removal of paint.
Section 23-24.6-21. - Laboratory testing and reporting requirement certification.
Section 23-24.6-22. - Licensure and certification — Receipts.
Section 23-24.6-23. - Compliance and enforcement.
Section 23-24.6-24. - Exemptions.
Section 23-24.6-25. - Interpretation and severability.