Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 2-18.1 - Rhode Island Nursery Law
Section 2-18.1-27. - Prosecution of offenses.

§ 2-18.1-27. Prosecution of offenses.
All prosecutions of violations under the provisions of this chapter shall be instituted by the director and be directed by him or her, and all penalties recovered for the violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the treasury of the state. In prosecutions for violation of any provisions of this chapter commenced by the director, it is not necessary that he or she enter into recognizance or give surety for costs to prosecute these violations.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 2-18.1-27, as assigned, P.L. 1962, ch. 132, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry

Chapter 2-18.1 - Rhode Island Nursery Law

Section 2-18.1-1. - Short title.

Section 2-18.1-2. - Definitions.

Section 2-18.1-3. - Authority to inspect — Access to nursery, heeling-in grounds or other place of business.

Section 2-18.1-4. - Inspection of nursery stock before sale or distribution.

Section 2-18.1-5. - Shipments from foreign countries.

Section 2-18.1-6. - Nursery inspection and certification.

Section 2-18.1-7. - Certificates.

Section 2-18.1-8. - What nursery stock may be offered for sale.

Section 2-18.1-9. - Nursery worker’s licenses — Nonlicensed growers.

Section 2-18.1-10. - Dealer’s license.

Section 2-18.1-11. - Reasons for withholding or revoking a license or certificate.

Section 2-18.1-12. - Reinstatement of license or certificate.

Section 2-18.1-13. - Registration of agents.

Section 2-18.1-14. - Reciprocal agreements.

Section 2-18.1-15. - Nonresidents.

Section 2-18.1-16. - Collected plants.

Section 2-18.1-17. - Horticultural services.

Section 2-18.1-18. - Labelling imported stock.

Section 2-18.1-19. - Common carrier.

Section 2-18.1-20. - Inspection of imported stock — Disposition of infested stock.

Section 2-18.1-21. - Treatment.

Section 2-18.1-22. - Misrepresentation.

Section 2-18.1-23. - Enforcement.

Section 2-18.1-24. - Additional authority of the director.

Section 2-18.1-24.1. - License fees — Apportionment.

Section 2-18.1-25. - Review of orders.

Section 2-18.1-26. - Penalties for violations.

Section 2-18.1-27. - Prosecution of offenses.

Section 2-18.1-28. - Severability.