§ 42-21-6. Continuation of rules and regulations.
Rules and regulations prepared by any department, division, board, commission, or other agency existing on February 7, 1939 which are not in conflict with this title or with any general law or public law, shall continue to be in force until such time as the director or head of the appropriate department created by chapter 660 of the Public Laws of 1939 shall issue or promulgate new rules and regulations governing such activity; provided, however, that the governor in his or her judgment may suspend any existing rules or regulations which in his or her opinion are inadvisable.
History of Section.P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 231; G.L. 1956, § 42-21-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-21 - Effect of Transfer of Functions Between Departments
Section 42-21-1. - Transferred functions performed by department head — Rights of appeal.
Section 42-21-2. - Delegation of transferred functions.
Section 42-21-3. - Construction of laws and records.
Section 42-21-4. - New department as continuation of former department.
Section 42-21-5. - Delivery of records and property.
Section 42-21-6. - Continuation of rules and regulations.
Section 42-21-7. - Transfer of seals.
Section 42-21-8. - Pending proceedings.
Section 42-21-9. - Existing rights and remedies.
Section 42-21-10. - Offenses and penalties prior to transfer.