Rhode Island § 46-23-7.5 § 46-23-7.5. Prosecution of criminal violations.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 46-23-7.5 — § 46-23-7.5. Prosecution of criminal violations.

Rhode Island § 46-23-7.5

Title 46Waters and Navigation

Ch. 46-23Coastal Resources Management Council

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-23-7.5 (2026).

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§ 46-23-7.5. Prosecution of criminal violations.
The chairperson and anyone designated by the chairperson, without being required to
            enter into any recognizance or to give surety for cost, may institute proceedings
            in the name of the state. It shall be the duty of the attorney general and/or the
            solicitor of the city or town in which the alleged violation has occurred to conduct
            the prosecution of all the proceedings. The chairperson may delegate his or her authority
            to bring prosecution by complaint and warrant to any law enforcement officials authorized
            by law to bring complaints for the issuance of search or arrest warrants pursuant
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§ 46-23-7.5. Prosecution of criminal violations.

The chairperson and anyone designated by the chairperson, without being required to enter into any recognizance or to give surety for cost, may institute proceedings in the name of the state. It shall be the duty of the attorney general and/or the solicitor of the city or town in which the alleged violation has occurred to conduct the prosecution of all the proceedings. The chairperson may delegate his or her authority to bring prosecution by complaint and warrant to any law enforcement officials authorized by law to bring complaints for the issuance of search or arrest warrants pursuant to chapters 5 and 6 of title 12.