The governor is hereby authorized to enter into compacts with the governors of other states for the protection of water resources of this state originating outside of this state and for the protection of water resources of other states originating within this state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-17-1
Governor authorized to enter compacts
P.L. 1942, ch. 1224, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-17-1.
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