§ 27-74-15. Injunctions.
(a) In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this act, the commissioner or the department of the attorney general may seek both temporary and permanent injunctive relief when:
(1) A discount medical plan is being operated by a person or entity that is not registered pursuant to this chapter; or
(2) Any person, entity or discount medical plan organization has engaged in any activity prohibited by this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The superior court shall have jurisdiction over any proceeding brought pursuant to this section.
(c) The authority to seek injunctive relief is not conditioned on the commissioner having conducted any proceeding pursuant to the provisions of the “Administrative Procedures act,” chapter 35 of title 42.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 156, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 158, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-74 - Discount Medical Plan Organization Act
Section 27-74-1. - Short title.
Section 27-74-3. - Definitions.
Section 27-74-4. - Applicability and scope.
Section 27-74-5. - Registration requirements.
Section 27-74-6. - Surety bond or deposit requirements.
Section 27-74-7. - Examinations and investigations.
Section 27-74-8. - Charges and fees — Refund requirements — Bundling of services.
Section 27-74-9. - Provider agreements — Provider listing requirements.
Section 27-74-10. - Marketing requirements.
Section 27-74-11. - Marketing restrictions and disclosure requirements.
Section 27-74-12. - Notice of change in name or address.
Section 27-74-13. - Annual reports.
Section 27-74-14. - Penalties.
Section 27-74-15. - Injunctions.
Section 27-74-16. - Regulations.