Rhode Island General Laws 42-164-8. Assistance for program applicants
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The secretary of state shall designate state and local agencies and nonprofit agencies that provide counseling and shelter services to victims of domestic violence or abuse to assist persons applying to be program participants. Any assistance and counseling rendered by the secretary of state or designee to applicants shall in no way be construed as legal advice.
History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 190, § 1, effective January 1, 2023; P.L. 2022, ch. 191, § 1, effective January 1, 2023.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-164-8
- Abuse: means an act or failure to act that presents an imminent risk of serious harm to an individual and, for purposes of this chapter includes, but is not limited to, any of the following crimes, regardless of whether these acts or threats have been reported to law enforcement officers:
(i) Child abuse (§ 11-9-5. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-164-2
- Secretary: means the Rhode Island secretary of state. See Rhode Island General Laws 42-164-2