Rhode Island General Laws 21-9-17. Injunctions authorized
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In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter the director of health is authorized to apply to the superior court for, and the court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter, irrespective of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.
History of Section.
P.L. 1953, ch. 3176, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 21-9-16; P.L. 1962, ch. 129, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 21-9-17
- Director of health: means the director of health of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 21-9-1
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes one or more individuals, a firm, partnership, corporation, or association. See Rhode Island General Laws 21-9-1