2018 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships
Chapter 7-11 Rhode Island Uniform Securities Act
Section 7-11-603 Power of court to grant relief.

§ 7-11-603. Power of court to grant relief.

(a) Upon a showing by the director that a person has violated or is about to violate this chapter or a rule or order of the director under this chapter, the superior court may grant or impose one or more of the following appropriate legal or equitable remedies:

(1) Upon a showing of a violation of this chapter or a rule or order of the director under this chapter:

(i) A temporary restraining order, permanent or temporary prohibitory or mandatory injunction, or a writ of prohibition or mandamus;

(ii) A civil penalty up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for a single violation or of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for multiple violations in a single proceeding or a series of related proceedings;

(iii) A declaratory judgment;

(iv) Restitution to investors;

(v) The appointment of a receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets; and

(vi) Other relief as the court deems just.

(2) Upon a showing that the defendant is about to violate this chapter or a rule or order of the director under this chapter only:

(i) A temporary restraining order;

(ii) A temporary or permanent injunction; or

(iii) A writ of prohibition or mandamus.

(3) In determining the appropriate relief to grant, the court shall consider enforcement actions taken and sanctions imposed by the director under § 7-11-602 in connection with the transactions constituting violations of this chapter or a rule or order of the director under this chapter.

(b) The director is not required to post a bond in an action under this section.

(c) Upon a showing by the securities agency or administrator of another state that a person has violated the securities act of that state or a rule or order of the securities agency or administrator of that state, the court, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies may impose one or more of the following remedies:

(1) Appointment of a receiver, conservator, or ancillary receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant's assets located in this state; and

(2) Other relief as the court deems just.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1990, ch. 460, § 2.)