§ 23-7-10. Notice to cease operation.
Whenever any city, town, or district commences any activity set forth in this chapter without first having obtained the written consent of the state mosquito abatement board, or violates any rule or regulation of the board, the director of the department of environmental management shall have the power by written notice to order the violator to cease and desist immediately. If the violator does not conform to the board’s order, the director may bring prosecution by complaint and warrant and the prosecution shall be made in the district court of the state. The director, without being required to enter into any recognizance or to give surety for cost, may institute those proceedings in the name of the state. It shall be the duty of the attorney general to conduct the prosecution of all of those proceedings brought by the director. The director may obtain relief in equity or by prerogative writ whenever that relief shall be necessary for the proper performance of his or her duties under §§ 23-7-1 — 23-7-15.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 108, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-7 - Mosquito Abatement
Section 23-7-1. - Short title.
Section 23-7-2. - Declaration of policy.
Section 23-7-3. - Board established.
Section 23-7-4. - Membership of board.
Section 23-7-5. - Vacancies, quorum and removal for cause.
Section 23-7-6.1. - Officers of the board.
Section 23-7-6.2. - Board training.
Section 23-7-6.3. - Reporting requirements.
Section 23-7-7. - Establishment of mosquito abatement districts and local councils.
Section 23-7-8. - Powers and duties of councils.
Section 23-7-9. - Right to appeal board decisions.
Section 23-7-10. - Notice to cease operation.
Section 23-7-11. - Annexation by district.
Section 23-7-12. - Dissolution of district.
Section 23-7-13. - Disconnection of territory from district.
Section 23-7-14. - Severability.