Indiana § 20-38-3-17 - Severability and construction
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-38-3-17 — Severability and construction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-38-3-17. Severability and construction
Sec. 17. ARTICLE XVII. SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION
A. The provisions of this compact are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is considered unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this compact are enforceable.
B. The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
C. This compact may not be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.
As added by P.L.21-2009, SEC.1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-38-3-17
What does Indiana Code § 20-38-3-17 cover?
Section 20-38-3-17 ("Severability and construction") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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