Sec. 1-9. - Effect of repeal of ordinance.

(a)

The repeal of an ordinance shall not revive any ordinances that had previously been repealed.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proceeding pending at the time of the repeal, for an offense committed or cause of action arising under the ordinance repealed.

(Code 1982, § 1-6; Code 2003, § 1-9)

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