Rhode Island § 46-12-16 § 46-12-16. Prosecution of violations.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 46-12-16 — § 46-12-16. Prosecution of violations.

Rhode Island § 46-12-16

Title 46Waters and Navigation

Ch. 46-12Water Pollution

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-12-16 (2026).

Text

§ 46-12-16. Prosecution of violations.
The director, without being required to enter into any recognizance or to give surety
            for costs, may institute civil or criminal proceedings for the violation of any provision
            of this chapter or of any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto.
            It shall be the duty of the attorney general to carry out all proceedings brought
            by the director.
         

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§ 46-12-16. Prosecution of violations.

The director, without being required to enter into any recognizance or to give surety for costs, may institute civil or criminal proceedings for the violation of any provision of this chapter or of any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto. It shall be the duty of the attorney general to carry out all proceedings brought by the director.

Legislative History

P.L. 1920, ch. 1914, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 125, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 634, § 9; P.L. 1947, ch. 1834, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3334, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 46-12-17; P.L. 1966, ch. 261, § 16; P.L. 1970, ch. 88, § 4; P.L. 1974, ch. 274, § 4; P.L. 1977, ch. 182, § 16; P.L. 1983, ch. 149, § 1.