§ 45-26-12. Housing for people who are elderly — Disabled veterans.
Every person, regardless of sex, who was disabled while serving in the military or naval service of the United States in the Spanish American war, the insurrection in the Philippines, the China relief expedition, World War I, World War II, or in any conflict or war, whether declared or undeclared, and who was honorably discharged, or who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, or who, if not discharged, served honorably, shall, if that person meets all other qualifications in his or her application for placement in a public housing for people who are elderly project, be the first to be provided any available accommodations in a project regardless of any other prior applications.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 283, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-26 - Town Housing Authorities
Section 45-26-1. - Declaration of necessity.
Section 45-26-2. - Authorities created — Resolution to allow functioning.
Section 45-26-3. - Grounds for resolution of need.
Section 45-26-4. - Appointment, terms, and compensation of commissioner.
Section 45-26-5. - Procedure for establishment and incorporation of town authority.
Section 45-26-6. - Area of operation.
Section 45-26-7. - Laws applicable to town authorities.
Section 45-26-8. - Cooperation of state public bodies.
Section 45-26-9. - Loans or donations by towns.
Section 45-26-10. - Rural housing.
Section 45-26-11. - Retirement of employees of town housing authorities.
Section 45-26-12. - Housing for people who are elderly — Disabled veterans.