For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the various areas in the state of Rhode Island through the effective development of these areas, the following powers for the establishment of joint municipal planning commissions are hereby granted.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-22.1-1
Declaration of policy
P.L. 1963, ch. 206, § 1.
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