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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 40 - Human services
CHAPTER 40-5 - Support of the Needy
- § 40-5-1 - Obligation of towns.
- § 40-5-2 - Oversight of poor by directors of public welfare.
- § 40-5-3 - Manner of support of poor.
- § 40-5-4 - Manner of relief in Providence.
- § 40-5-5 - 40-5-9. [Repealed.].
- § 40-5-10 - Complaint as to neglect of pauper.
- § 40-5-11 - Investigation of complaints.
- § 40-5-12 - [Repealed.].
- § 40-5-13 - Obligation of kindred for support.
- § 40-5-14 - Enforcement of support obligation of kindred.
- § 40-5-15 - Citation and proceedings against kindred.
- § 40-5-16 - Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.
- § 40-5-17 - Limitation of proceedings.
- § 40-5-18 - Assessment of kindred for future support Warrant for arrears.
- § 40-5-19 - Order as to residence of pauper.
- § 40-5-20 - Recovery of costs by respondent.
- § 40-5-21 - Alteration of orders and assessments.
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