Title 40
Human Services

Chapter 5
Support of the Needy

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5-17

§ 40-5-17. Limitation of proceedings.

An assessment shall not extend to any expense for any relief afforded more than six (6) months previous to the filing of the petition.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-17; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.