This chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare, prosperity, health, and peace of the people of the state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5-4
Exercise of police power
Known as the State Fair Employment Practices Act
The act spans §§ 28–28 (52 sections).
P.L. 1949, ch. 2181, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-5-4.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.