TITLE 23
Health and Safety
CHAPTER 23-18.12
Beverage Container Recyclability
SECTION 23-18.12-5
§ 23-18.12-5 Violations Sanctions
Injunctive relief.
The attorney general shall have the power to bring an action in the name of the
state of Rhode Island, and the department through its legal counsel shall have
the power to bring an action in the name of the department in any court of
competent jurisdiction for restraining orders and injunctive relief to restrain
and enjoin violations or threatened violations of this chapter, or for specific
performance of the obligations of any person under this chapter. Proceedings
under this chapter shall be instituted and prosecuted in the name of the
department, (1) by the attorney general but only upon the request of the
department, or (2) by the department through its legal counsel. The superior
court shall have the jurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this
chapter and any rules or regulations of the department promulgated under this
chapter.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1989, ch. 515, § 1.)