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  8. Chapter 40-5 Support of the Needy


Chapter 40-5 Support of the Needy


  • Section 40-5-1 Obligation of towns.
  • Section 40-5-2 Oversight of poor by directors of public welfare.
  • Section 40-5-3 Manner of support of poor.
  • Section 40-5-4 Manner of relief in Providence.
  • Section 40-5-5 - 40-5-9 Repealed.
  • Section 40-5-10 Complaint as to neglect of pauper.
  • Section 40-5-11 Investigation of complaints.
  • Section 40-5-12 Repealed.
  • Section 40-5-13 Obligation of kindred for support.
  • Section 40-5-14 Enforcement of support obligation of kindred.
  • Section 40-5-15 Citation and proceedings against kindred.
  • Section 40-5-16 Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.
  • Section 40-5-17 Limitation of proceedings.
  • Section 40-5-18 Assessment of kindred for future support - Warrant for arrears.
  • Section 40-5-19 Order as to residence of pauper.
  • Section 40-5-20 Recovery of costs by respondent.
  • Section 40-5-21 Alteration of orders and assessments.
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