Statutes > Rhode Island Statutes > Title 40 - Human services > CHAPTER 40-15 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children > § 40-15-5 - "Appropriate authority in the receiving state" defined.

§ 40-15-5 - "Appropriate authority in the receiving state" defined.

SECTION 40-15-5

   § 40-15-5  "Appropriate authority in thereceiving state" defined. – As used in paragraph (a) of article V of the interstate compact on theplacement of children, the phrase "appropriate authority in the receivingstate" with reference to this state shall mean the department of children,youth, and families.