Rhode Island General Laws 5-10-32. Enforcement of chapter
The division is specifically charged with the enforcement of this chapter; shall investigate all complaints for violations of the provisions of this chapter; shall hold a hearing upon any complaint for any violation of the chapter within thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint; and render a decision, in writing, within ten (10) days from the close of the hearing. If the division finds that any of the provisions of this chapter have been violated, it shall immediately institute any criminal prosecution that the violation warrants.
History of Section.
P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 110; G.L. 1938, ch. 263, §§ 12, 16; P.L. 1942, ch. 1229, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 5-10-32; P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 53, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 378, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-10-32
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Division: means the division of professional regulation within the department of health. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-10-1
- in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16