Rhode Island § 28-2-9 - Duty to Work in Time of War
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 28-2-9 — Duty to Work in Time of War, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-2-9. Duty to Work in Time of War
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-2-9
§ 28-2-9. Employment of personnel — Assistance by other agencies.
The director of labor and training is authorized to appoint or employ any employees that may be necessary, and to use any agencies that may be available and appropriate, to aid him or her in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and the director may delegate any and all of his or her powers and duties prescribed by the provisions of this chapter to the workforce development services division.
History of Section.
P.L. 1918, ch. 1661, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 90, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 288, § 9; G.L. 1956,
§ 28-2-9; P.L. 2022, ch. 234, art. 1, § 2, effective December 31, 2022.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-2-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-2-9 cover?
Section 28-2-9 ("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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 28-2-9?
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