R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-7-8
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§ 1-7-8. Violations Sanctions Injunctive relief.
Official statutory text
(a)(1) Willful noncompliance of this chapter that impairs the monitoring program herein established shall be considered a violation of a program requirement as described in § 23-23-14.
(2) The attorney general of the state shall have the power to bring an action in the name of the state, in any court of competent jurisdiction, for restraining orders and injunctive relief to restrain and enjoin willful noncompliance of this chapter or for specific performance of the obligations of the corporation under this chapter.
(3) Such willful noncompliance shall be punishable by a penalty as provided for in § 23-23-14(a).
(b) Proceedings under this chapter shall be instituted and prosecuted by the attorney general. The superior court shall have the jurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules or regulations of the corporation under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The attorney general of the state shall have the power to bring an action in the name of the state, in any court of competent jurisdiction, for restraining orders and injunctive relief to restrain and enjoin willful noncompliance of this chapter or for specific performance of the obligations of the corporation under this chapter.
(3) Such willful noncompliance shall be punishable by a penalty as provided for in § 23-23-14(a).
(b) Proceedings under this chapter shall be instituted and prosecuted by the attorney general. The superior court shall have the jurisdiction in equity to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules or regulations of the corporation under the provisions of this chapter.
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