§ 46-28-11. Liberal construction.
The provisions of this chapter shall be construed liberally in order to accomplish the purposes hereof, and where any specific power is given to the council by the provisions hereof, the statement thereof shall not be deemed to exclude or impair any power otherwise in this chapter conferred upon said council.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 198, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-28 - The Rhode Island Rivers Council
Section 46-28-1. - Short title.
Section 46-28-2. - Legislative findings and declaration of public policy.
Section 46-28-3. - Definitions.
Section 46-28-4. - Establishment of council — Purpose.
Section 46-28-5. - Council created — Appointment of members.
Section 46-28-5.1. - Removal of members.
Section 46-28-6. - Officers of the council and quorum.
Section 46-28-7. - Powers and duties.
Section 46-28-7.1. - Power and duties of the state planning council.
Section 46-28-8. - Local watershed councils.
Section 46-28-9. - Annual council report and special reports.
Section 46-28-10. - Administrative support and staffing.
Section 46-28-11. - Liberal construction.
Section 46-28-12. - Powers of coastal resources management council.
Section 46-28-13. - Chapter does not abrogate or affect § 2-23-5.