This chapter being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter. To the extent of any conflict between this chapter and any other law, this chapter shall prevail, but the power and authority granted by this chapter is deemed to be in addition to and not in derogation of power and authority granted by any other law.   [PL 1987, c. 735, §14 (NEW).]