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§23-18.12-5  Violations – Sanctions – Injunctive relief. –


Published: 2015

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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.)