An assessment shall not extend to any expense for any relief afforded more than six (6) months previous to the filing of the petition.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 79, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 93, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 105, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 69, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 40-8-17; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970.