These regulations shall not be construed as abating any action pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing subdivision regulations. Nor shall they be considered as discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue. They shall not affect the liability of any person, firm or corporation. They shall not waive any right of the municipality under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption of these regulations; nor shall they vacate or annul any rights obtained by any person, firm or corporation, by lawful action of the town, except as shall be expressly provided for in these regulations.
(2004 Code, § 4-106)