(a) The powers conferred by this chapter are supplemental and alternative to other powers conferred by law.

(b) No notice, proceedings, or approval, including licensure under 8 V.S.A. chapter 73, shall be required with respect to any action taken under this chapter, except as provided in this chapter.

(c) Purchases and contracts required for the establishment or expansion of an eligible facility may be made or let without regard to any provision of law relating to public purchases or contracts.

(d) This chapter shall be liberally construed in order to effect its purposes.

(e) The provisions of this chapter are severable, and the invalidity of any provision or provisions of this chapter shall not affect the validity of any other provision or provisions of this chapter. (Added 1973, No. 197 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1987, No. 203 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. May 27, 1988; 1993, No. 89, § 3(b), eff. June 15, 1993.)