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2025 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40 - Human Services
Chapter 40-5 Support of the Needy
- Section 40-5-1. Obligation of towns.
- Section 40-5-2. Oversight of poor by directors of public welfare.
- Section 40-5-3. Manner of support of poor.
- Section 40-5-4. Manner of relief in Providence.
- Section 40-5-5 — 40-5-9. [Repealed.]
- Section 40-5-10. Complaint as to neglect of pauper.
- Section 40-5-11. Investigation of complaints.
- Section 40-5-12. [Repealed.]
- Section 40-5-13. Obligation of kindred for support.
- Section 40-5-14. Enforcement of support obligation of kindred.
- Section 40-5-15. Citation and proceedings against kindred.
- Section 40-5-16. Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.
- Section 40-5-17. Limitation of proceedings.
- Section 40-5-18. Assessment of kindred for future support — Warrant for arrears.
- Section 40-5-19. Order as to residence of pauper.
- Section 40-5-20. Recovery of costs by respondent.
- Section 40-5-21. Alteration of orders and assessments.
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