Rhode Island General Laws 30-2-5. Declaration of martial law
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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.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 30-2-5
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8