Section 45-39-230.01
Applicability.
This part shall apply to all regularly employed deputies of the sheriff, except the chief deputy who shall not be subject to the provisions herein. Provided, however, any deputy sheriff who is promoted to the position of chief deputy shall be entitled to the right of reemployment as a deputy upon completion of his or her term as chief deputy.
(Act 1965, No. 586, p. 1095, §2.)