If any part of this chapter is found to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court, the action shall not apply to the chapter as a whole and it is intended and declared that all parts of this chapter not expressly declared to be invalid shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding so much thereof as may be declared to be invalid or unconstitutional.
(1974 Code, § 18-1-8) (Res. 99-016, passed 9-8-1999; Ord. 99-002, passed 9-8-1999)