§ 23-1.3-9. Authority of the administrator in cases of emergency.
Whenever the administrator finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or welfare, he or she may issue an order reciting the existence of the emergency and requiring that action be taken that he or she deems necessary to meet the emergency. The order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom the order is directed shall immediately comply with the order, but on application to the director of health, shall be afforded a hearing within fifteen (15) days. On the basis of that hearing, the director of health shall continue the order in effect, revoke it, or modify it.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 195, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-1.3 - Radiation Control
Section 23-1.3-1. - Definitions.
Section 23-1.3-2. - State radiation control agency.
Section 23-1.3-3. - Transportation or use of radiation sources.
Section 23-1.3-4. - Inspection and right of entry.
Section 23-1.3-5. - Licensing and registration of radiation sources.
Section 23-1.3-7. - Federal-state agreements.
Section 23-1.3-8. - Notification of violation and order of abatement.
Section 23-1.3-9. - Authority of the administrator in cases of emergency.
Section 23-1.3-10. - Injunctive relief.
Section 23-1.3-11. - Prohibited uses and services.
Section 23-1.3-13. - Radiation advisory commission.
Section 23-1.3-14. - Organization.
Section 23-1.3-16. - Existing remedies unimpaired.
Section 23-1.3-17. - Protection of department of health powers.