§ 30-2-5. Declaration of martial law.
In case of war, invasion, rebellion, insurrection, riot, tumult, public calamity or catastrophe, or other emergency, or imminent danger thereof, or resistance to the laws of this state, or the United States, the governor may, if in his or her judgment the maintenance of law and order and the protection of person and property will thereby be promoted, by proclamation, declare the state, or any part thereof, to be under martial law.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3742, par. 19; G.L. 1956, § 30-2-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-2 - Organization and Command of Military and Naval Forces
Section 30-2-1. - Commander-in-chief.
Section 30-2-2. - Staff of commander-in-chief.
Section 30-2-3. - Rules and regulations.
Section 30-2-4. - Approval of vouchers.
Section 30-2-5. - Declaration of martial law.
Section 30-2-6. - Order of militia into service.
Section 30-2-7. - Call of boards of officers.
Section 30-2-8. - Appointment of temporary officers.
Section 30-2-9. - Power of governor over organization within militia.
Section 30-2-10. - Order of militia into service to meet federal call.
Section 30-2-11. - Order of militia into service for training.
Section 30-2-12. - Adjutant general — Appointment and duties.
Section 30-2-13. - Qualifications of adjutant general.
Section 30-2-14. - Bond of adjutant general.
Section 30-2-15. - Seal of office.
Section 30-2-16. - Assistant adjutants general.
Section 30-2-17. - Quartermaster.
Section 30-2-18. - Annual report of adjutant general.
Section 30-2-19. - Care of military property — Annual inventory — Rental of armories.
Section 30-2-20. - Annual inspection of armories and property.
Section 30-2-21. - Seniority list of officers.
Section 30-2-22. - Publication of laws and regulations — Forms, stationery, and postage.