2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-18.9 - Refuse Disposal
Section 23-18.9-11 - Prosecution of violations - Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.
§ 23-18.9-11. Prosecution of violations - Relief in equity or by prerogative writ.
(a) All prosecutions for the violation of any provision of this chapter, or any rule or regulation made by the director in conformance with this chapter, shall be by indictment or information. The director, without being required to enter into any recognizance or to give surety for cost, or the attorney general of his or her own motion, may institute the proceedings in the name of the state. It shall be the duty of the attorney general to conduct the prosecution of all the proceedings brought by the director.
(b) The director may obtain relief in equity or by prerogative writ whenever relief shall be necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties under this chapter. The superior court shall have the jurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rule or regulation made by the director under this chapter. Proceedings under this section shall follow the course of equity and shall be instituted and prosecuted in the name of the director by the attorney general, but only upon the request of the director.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1974, ch. 176, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 23-46-11; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-18.9-11; P.L. 1991, ch. 52, § 1.)
