# R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-8: Severability

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-8

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-8
- **Heading:** Severability
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45-53 / Section 45-53-8

## Text

If any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation, or determination made under this chapter, or its application to any person, agency, or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, regulation, or determination, and the application of the provision to other persons, agencies, or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. The invalidity of any section or sections, or part of any section or sections, of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-1 § 45-53-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-2 § 45-53-2. Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-3_45-53-3 § 45-53-3. Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-53-3. Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2026, inclusive of existing language in § 45-53-3.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-3_45-53-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-3.1 § 45-53-3.1. Formula to include non-income restricted multi-family rental units as low- and moderate-income housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-3.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-3.2 § 45-53-3.2. Approved monitoring agent program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-3.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-4_45-53-4 § 45-53-4. Procedure for approval of construction of low- or moderate-income housing. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-53-4. Procedure for approval of construction of low- or moderate-income housing. [Effective January 1, 2026, inclusive of existing language in § 45-53-4.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-4_45-53-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-5.1 § 45-53-5.1. Appeals €” Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-6 § 45-53-6. Powers of state housing appeals board. [Expires January 1, 2024.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-7 § 45-53-7. Housing appeals board. [Expires January 1, 2024.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-8 § 45-53-8. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-9 § 45-53-9. Oversight commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-10 § 45-53-10. Repurposing of vacant schools for affordable housing program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-11 § 45-53-11. Annual comprehensive permit report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-53-12 § 45-53-12. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-53_S45-53-12.md)

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