Rhode Island General Laws 42-60-7. Emergency powers of political subdivisions
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To protect life and property, the governing body of each political subdivision of the state is authorized, after the declaration of an energy crisis by the governor, to carry out within its jurisdiction those measures that may be ordered by the governor and any additional measures that the governing body may deem necessary, subject to the limitations and provisions of this chapter; provided, that no action shall be inconsistent with any order, rule, regulation, or action of the governor.
History of Section.
P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-60-7
- Energy crisis: means a condition of danger to the health, safety, welfare, or economic well being of the citizens of this state due to existing or impending abnormal market disruptions as they relate to energy resources. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-60-3
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.