§ 23-24-8. Injunctive relief.
(a) The superior court shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown and subject to the provisions of rule 65(a) and (b) of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure, to restrain violations of this chapter.
(b) In any proceeding for criminal contempt for violation of an injunction or restraining order issued under this section, which violation also constitutes a violation of this chapter, trial shall be by the court or, upon demand of the accused, by a jury. The trial shall be conducted in accordance with the practice and procedure applicable in the case of proceedings subject to the provisions of rule 42(b) of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 90, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 23-38.1-8; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-24 - Hazardous Substances
Section 23-24-1. - Short title.
Section 23-24-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-24-4. - Prohibited acts.
Section 23-24-6. - Embargoed articles — Condemnation and destruction.
Section 23-24-7. - Hearing before report of criminal violation.
Section 23-24-8. - Injunctive relief.
Section 23-24-9. - Style of enforcement procedures — Subpoenas.
Section 23-24-10. - Regulations.
Section 23-24-11. - Examinations and investigations.
Section 23-24-12. - Records of intrastate shipment.
Section 23-24-13. - Publicity.
Section 23-24-14. - Repurchase of banned hazardous substances.