§ 2-16-12. Prosecution of violations.
All prosecutions of violations under the provisions of this chapter shall be instituted by the director, and shall be directed by him or her, and it is not necessary that he or she enter into recognizance or give surety for costs to prosecute these violations.
History of Section.P.L. 1955, ch. 3547, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 2-16-12.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-16 - General Plant Pest Act
Section 2-16-1. - Short title.
Section 2-16-2. - Definitions.
Section 2-16-3. - Powers of director.
Section 2-16-4. - Permitting plant pests to exist — Distribution of infected plants.
Section 2-16-5. - Concealment of plants from inspection.
Section 2-16-6. - Order to destroy or treat infected plants.
Section 2-16-7. - Compensation for loss or destruction of infested plants.
Section 2-16-8. - Treatment or destruction by director.
Section 2-16-9. - Destruction or return of infected shipments of plants.
Section 2-16-10. - Hearing on quarantine or embargo.
Section 2-16-11. - Penalty for violations.