Rhode Island § 28-2-7 - Duty to Work in Time of War
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§ 28-2-7. Duty to Work in Time of War
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-2-7
§ 28-2-7. Rules and regulations for assignment — Circumstances to be considered.
As soon as the proclamation has been issued as provided in § 28-2-1, it shall be the duty of the director of labor and training to prepare and publish any rules and regulations governing the assignment of persons to work under this chapter as will assure that all persons similarly circumstanced are, as far as it is possible to do so, treated alike. In assigning anyone to work, the director of labor and training shall take into consideration the age, physical condition, and any other appropriate circumstances of the person so assigned, and the rules and regulations to be promulgated by the director of labor and training, under the provisions of this chapter, shall make allowances for those facts and circumstances.
History of Section.
P.L. 1918, ch. 1661, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 90, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 288, § 7; G.L. 1956,
§ 28-2-7.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-2-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-2-7 cover?
Section 28-2-7 ("Duty to Work in Time of War") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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