Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-21 – Effect of Transfer of Functions Between Departments


§ 42-21-1	Transferred functions performed by department head – Rights of appeal
§ 42-21-2	Delegation of transferred functions
§ 42-21-3	Construction of laws and records
§ 42-21-4	New department as continuation of former department
§ 42-21-5	Delivery of records and property
§ 42-21-6	Continuation of rules and regulations
§ 42-21-7	Transfer of seals
§ 42-21-8	Pending proceedings
§ 42-21-9	Existing rights and remedies
§ 42-21-10	Offenses and penalties prior to transfer
§ 42-21-11	Suits and prosecutions pending

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seal: shall be construed to include an impression of the seal made with or without the use of wax or wafer on the paper. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-15