§ 1-7-8 - Violations – Sanctions – Injunctive relief. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 1-7-8

   § 1-7-8  Violations – Sanctions –Injunctive relief. – (a) Willful noncompliance of this chapter that impairs the monitoring programherein established shall be considered a violation of a program requirement asdescribed in § 23-23-14.

   (2) The attorney general of the state shall have the power tobring an action in the name of the state, in any court of competentjurisdiction for restraining orders and injunctive relief to restrain andenjoin willful noncompliance of this chapter, or for specific performance ofthe obligations of the corporation under this chapter.

   (3) Such willful noncompliance shall be punishable by apenalty as provided for in subsection 23-23-14(a).

   (b) Proceedings under this chapter shall be instituted andprosecuted by the attorney general. The superior court shall have thejurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rulesor regulations of the corporation under the provisions of this chapter.