# R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-4: Construction against implicit repeal

> Rhode Island · Statutes · Repealed

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-4
- **Heading:** Construction against implicit repeal
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Repealed
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 34 / Chapter 34-18 / Section 34-18-4

## Text

This chapter being a general act intended as a unified coverage of its subject matter, no part of it is to be construed as impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if that construction can reasonably be avoided. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of chapters 18.1, 19, or 20 of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-1 § 34-18-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-2 § 34-18-2. Purposes €” Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-3 § 34-18-3. Supplementary principles of law applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-4 § 34-18-4. Construction against implicit repeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-5 § 34-18-5. Administration of remedies €” Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-6 § 34-18-6. Temporary restraining orders €” Ex parte proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-7 § 34-18-7. Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-8 § 34-18-8. Exclusions from application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-9 § 34-18-9. Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-10 § 34-18-10. Service of process for actions pursuant to chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-11 § 34-18-11. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-12 § 34-18-12. Obligation of good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-13 § 34-18-13. Unconscionability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-14 § 34-18-14. Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T34_C34-18_S34-18-14.md)

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