This chapter shall take effect on September 15, 1983, except that prior to that date the director of the department of environmental management may conduct any hearings necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and file with the secretary of state any rules and regulations authorized by this chapter to take effect on or after that date.

History of Section.
P.L. 1981, ch. 253, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-12-37; P.L. 1983, ch. 149, § 1.