§ 23-23.5-2. Enforcement of order of prohibition.
A copy of the order or decree of prohibition under § 23-23.5-1 shall be served by the city or town sergeant upon the occupant or person having charge of that building and premises where the trade, employment, or occupation is exercised. If the party upon whom the order is served, for twenty-four (24) hours after that service, refuses or neglects to obey the order or decree, the city or town council may take all necessary measures to prevent this exercise, and any person continuing to occupy or use the building and premises shall forfeit the sum of two hundred dollars ($200) for every month of the occupancy and use, and in the same proportion for a longer or shorter time, to be recovered by the city or town treasurer in an action of the case.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 93, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 109, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 122, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 600, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-24-2; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-23.5 - Noxious Trades
Section 23-23.5-1. - Prohibition in cities and towns.
Section 23-23.5-2. - Enforcement of order of prohibition.
Section 23-23.5-3. - Appeal from order of prohibition — Jury trial.
Section 23-23.5-4. - Discontinuance of trade pending appeal.
Section 23-23.5-5. - Judgment of court — Costs and damages.
Section 23-23.5-6. - City or town designation of place for slaughterhouse.
Section 23-23.5-7. - Withdrawal by city or town of right to slaughter.
Section 23-23.5-8. - Penalty for continuation of business after notice to cease.
Section 23-23.5-9. - Liability of city or town for suspension or withdrawal of right.
Section 23-23.5-11. - Penalty for carrying on business in place not authorized.