Rhode Island General Laws 23-17-19. Injunction to restrain operation without license
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Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the licensing agency may, in the manner provided by law upon the advice of the attorney general who shall represent the licensing agency in the proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a health care facility without a license under this chapter.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 259, § 17; P.L. 1949, ch. 2387, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-16-19; P.L. 1972, ch. 72, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 269, § 5; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-17-19.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-17-19
- Health care facility: means a hospital or a nursing facility. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17-59
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Licensing agency: means the Rhode Island state department of health. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17-2
- Person: means any individual, trust or estate, partnership, corporation (including associations, joint stock companies, and insurance companies), state, or political subdivision or instrumentality of a state. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-17-2