Delaware § 10213 - Construction and severability.
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§ 10213. Construction and severability.
This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable, and, if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of the United States or of any party state, or the applicability of this Compact to any government, agency, person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If all or some portion of this Compact is held to be contrary to the constitution of any party state, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
73 Del. Laws, c. 382, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 10213
What does Delaware Code § 10213 cover?
Section 10213 ("Construction and severability.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Delaware § 10213?
A common citation format is "Delaware Code § 10213" (Delaware). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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How does Delaware § 10213 apply to my situation?
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