Nothing in § 42-30-1 shall be construed to impair the authority of the governor to appoint justices of the peace, in accordance with the provisions of § 42-30-5. History of Section.P.L. 1938, ch. 2602, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-2; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 90.
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