§ 2-26-10 — § 2-26-10. Enforcement of violations of chapter.

Rhode Island § 2-26-10

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 2: Agriculture and Forestry
• Ch. 2-26: Hemp Growth Act

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§ 2-26-10. Enforcement of violations of chapter.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the chairperson of the commission, or the chairperson's designee, has cause to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or any regulations promulgated hereunder has occurred by a licensee who or that is under the commission's jurisdiction pursuant to this chapter, or that any person or entity is conducting any activities requiring licensure by the commission under this chapter or the regulations promulgated hereunder without such licensure, the chairperson, or the chairperson's designee, may, in accordance with the requirements of the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42:

(1) Revoke or suspend a license;

(2) Levy an administrative penalty in an amount established pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commission;

(3) Order the violator to cease and desist such actions;

(4) Require a licensee or person or entity conducting any activities requiring licensure under this chapter to take such actions as are necessary to comply with this chapter and the regulations promulgated thereunder; or

(5) Any combination of the above penalties.

(b) If the chairperson of the commission finds that public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, and incorporates a finding to that effect in his or her order, summary suspension of license and/or cease and desist may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action.

Legislative History

P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 15, § 2; P.L. 2025, ch. 278, art. 3, § 1, effective June 29, 2025.