Rhode Island § 45-9-21 - Budget Commissions
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§ 45-9-21. Budget Commissions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-9-21
§ 45-9-21. Exemption from liability and prosecution.
(a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, neither the director of the department of revenue, nor any fiscal overseer, budget commission member, receiver or administration and finance officer or any managerial, professional or clerical staff hired, retained or employed by the director of the department of revenue or any fiscal overseer, budget and review commission, receiver or administration and finance officer under this chapter shall have any civil liability for any actions taken or omitted in the course of performing their official duties.
(b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, neither the director of the department of revenue nor any fiscal overseer, budget commission member, receiver or administration and finance officer, nor any managerial, professional or clerical staff employed by the director of the department of revenue or any fiscal overseer, budget and review commission, receiver or administration and finance officer under this chapter shall be subject to prosecution or have any liability for misdemeanor violations of criminal laws for actions taken or omitted in the course of performing their official duties under this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 304, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-9-21
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-9-21 cover?
Section 45-9-21 ("Budget Commissions") 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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