§ 12-1.1-1 Short title
§ 12-1.1-2 Legislative findings and purpose
§ 12-1.1-3 Creation
§ 12-1.1-4 Membership
§ 12-1.1-5 Chairperson
§ 12-1.1-6 Executive secretary
§ 12-1.1-7 Meetings
§ 12-1.1-8 Powers and duties of commission
§ 12-1.1-10 Cooperation of departments – Using facilities of the University of Rhode Island
§ 12-1.1-11 Termination or modification of commission – Report to governor

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 12-1.1 - State Crime Laboratory Commission

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