Sec. 1-4. - Effect of repeal of ordinance.

(a)

The repeal of an ordinance shall not revive any ordinances that have been repealed.

(b)

The repeal of an ordinance shall not affect any punishment or penalty incurred before the repeal took effect, nor any suit, prosecution or proceeding pending at the time of the repeal, for an offense committed or cause of action arising under the ordinances repealed.

(Code 1973, § 1-8; Code 1994, § 1-4)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, §§ 43-3-22—43-3-24.