Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-21. Investigation and prosecution of violations
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The board shall act as an investigator with respect to the enforcement of all sections of this chapter; shall act as an investigator with respect to the enforcement of all provisions of laws relative to the licensing of underground utility contractors; and to this effect, whenever a complaint is made to the board, or its designee, that provisions of this chapter are being violated, the board may issue an order to cease and desist from that violation and may impose penalties against the violator and against the contractors.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 212, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-21
- Board: means the contractors' registration and licensing board as defined in § 5-65-1. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-2
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Underground utility: means the installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of underground utilities, sewer lines, storm drainage lines or water lines, water service and laterals, laying drains and related services outside of buildings, making connections with public and/or private underground utilities, provided that such work is to be done between the main, lateral, related services and/or appurtenances to within five feet (5?) of the outer wall of a building or structure and specifically excluding gas and telecommunications work and any work defined in § 28-27-28. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-65.3-2