§ 28-25-17. Judicial enforcement.
The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter upon petition being filed by the administrator of the division of occupational safety and notice being given to the person or persons charged with a violation of the provisions of this chapter, and the court may issue process of injunction, mandamus, or otherwise as in the opinion of the court is necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter, but no ex parte restraining order shall be issued unless upon a showing satisfactory to the court that danger to life or property is imminent, and in that case citation to the defendant shall be returnable not more than five (5) days after the ex parte restraining order is entered.
History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1770, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 94, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 297, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 28-25-15; P.L. 1985, ch. 508, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-25 - Boiler Inspection and Pressure Vessels
Section 28-25-1. - Definitions.
Section 28-25-2. - [Transferred.]
Section 28-25-3. - Chief inspector.
Section 28-25-4. - Authorized inspectors.
Section 28-25-5. - Administration and enforcement.
Section 28-25-6. - Method of inspection.
Section 28-25-7. - Access to boilers and pressure vessels — Time of inspection.
Section 28-25-8. - Orders to cease operation or repair.
Section 28-25-9. - Formulation and adoption of codes, rules, and regulations.
Section 28-25-11. - Issuance of certificate — Period of validity — Display.
Section 28-25-12. - Inspection fees.
Section 28-25-13. - Reports by authorized inspectors — Certificate — Defective boilers.
Section 28-25-14. - Request for board hearing.
Section 28-25-15. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-25-16. - Penalty for violations — Complaints.
Section 28-25-17. - Judicial enforcement.
Section 28-25-18. - Exemptions.
Section 28-25-19. - Inspection of unfired pressure vessels being manufactured.
Section 28-25-20. - Reports to general assembly and governor.
Section 28-25-21. - Local ordinances void.