Rhode Island § 30-25-7 - Burial of Veterans
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§ 30-25-7. Burial of Veterans
R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-25-7
§ 30-25-7. Veterans dying in state institutions.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to require the city treasurer of the city of Cranston to pay any money to meet the funeral expenses of, or the erection of any headstone for, any person who shall have died at any of the state institutions in Cranston, unless admitted or committed from that city; but the treasurer of the town or city from which the person was admitted, or from which he or she has been committed, shall be liable for and shall pay the funeral expenses as provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1904, ch. 1154, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 105, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 117, § 5; G.L. 1938,
ch. 655, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 30-25-7; P.L. 1986, ch. 76, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 30-25-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 30-25-7 cover?
Section 30-25-7 ("Burial of Veterans") 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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