§ 42-13-1 Establishment – Head of departments – Powers
§ 42-13-1.1 Flag personnel and police officers for state highway projects
§ 42-13-2 Organization and functions of the department
§ 42-13-2.1 Duties of the department – Rhode Works project
§ 42-13-3 Relations with other governmental agencies
§ 42-13-4 Liberal construction
§ 42-13-5 Severability
§ 42-13-6 Price readjustments – Public works contracts
§ 42-13-6.1 Price readjustments – Certain public works contracts
§ 42-13-7 Transfer of services from department of transportation
§ 42-13-8 Maintenance of drainage systems – Consent decree compliance
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-13 - Department of Transportation

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