The provisions of §§ 36-12-6 - 36-12-14 are hereby declared to be severable, and in case any part, section, or provision of §§ 36-12-6 - 36-12-14 is held void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts, sections, and provisions of §§ 36-12-6 - 36-12-14 shall not, thereby, be impaired or otherwise affected.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-12-14