Rhode Island General Laws 23-21-5. Enforcement
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It shall be the duty of the director to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter and to prosecute all persons guilty of violation of this chapter or regulations adopted in accordance with it and/or suspend and/or revoke their licenses. In all these prosecutions, the director shall not be required to enter into any recognizances or to give surety for costs.
History of Section.
P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 110; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 266, § 5; P.L. 1950, ch. 2543, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-21-5; P.L. 1978, ch. 348, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-21-5
- Director: means the director of health or his or her duly appointed agents. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-21-1
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.