The provisions of the present Compact shall be separable and if it is determined that any phrase, clause or sentence cannot be enforced or is declared unconstitutional by a competent court of any participating state or territory or by the United States, the judgment rendered to that effect shall not affect, prejudice or invalidate the remaining provisions of law. All remaining parts shall have full force and effect.\nThe provisions of the present Compact shall be construed liberally to achieve their purpose.\nHistory —Dec. 22, 2005, No. 161, art. 1.15.
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