Maine § 7096. - Construction and severability
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 7096. — Construction and severability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7096.. Construction and severability
1. Construction. The compact and the commission's rule-making authority must be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes, implementation and administration of the compact. The provisions of the compact expressly authorizing or requiring the promulgation of rules may not be construed to limit the commission's rule-making authority solely for those purposes.
2. Severability. The provisions of the compact are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of the compact is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the constitution of any member state, of a state seeking participation in the compact or of the United States, or the applicability of the compact to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the compact and the applicability of the compact to any government, agency, person or circumstance is not affected.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 7096.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 7096. cover?
Section 7096. ("Construction and severability") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 7096.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 7096." (Maine). 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 Maine law?
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How does Maine § 7096. apply to my situation?
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