Vermont § 8517 - Binding effect of this compact
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 8517 — Binding effect of this compact, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8517. Binding effect of this compact
- (a) All lawful actions of the Commission, including all rules and operating procedures
adopted by the Commission, are binding upon the compacting states. (b) All agreements between the Commission and the compacting states are binding in accordance
with their terms. (c) Upon the request of a party to a conflict over the meaning or interpretation of Commission
actions, and upon a majority vote of the compacting states, the Commission may issue
advisory opinions regarding the meaning or interpretation in dispute. (d) In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed
on the legislature of any compacting state, the obligations, duties, powers, or jurisdiction
sought to be conferred by that provision upon the Commission shall be ineffective
as to that compacting state, and those obligations, duties, powers, or jurisdiction
shall remain in the compacting state and shall be exercised by the agency thereof
to which those obligations, duties, powers, or jurisdiction is delegated by law in
effect at the time this compact becomes effective. (Added 2005, No. 70, § 2.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 8517
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 8517 cover?
Section 8517 ("Binding effect of this compact") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 8517?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 8517" (Vermont). 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 Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 8517 apply to my situation?
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