§ 46-12.5.1-9. Proceedings for enforcement.
The superior court shall have the jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant thereto. Proceedings for enforcement may be instituted by the attorney general or the director, and in any proceedings in which the attorney general or the director seeks injunctive relief, it shall not be necessary to show that without the relief, the injury that will result will be irreparable or that the remedy at law is inadequate. Proceedings provided in this section shall be in addition to other administrative or judicial proceedings authorized by this chapter or pursuant to any other provision of the general laws or common law.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 32, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-12.5.1 - Oil Pollution Control
Section 46-12.5.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 46-12.5.1-2. - Powers and duties of the director.
Section 46-12.5.1-3. - Prohibition against oil pollution.
Section 46-12.5.1-4. - Ballast water discharge.
Section 46-12.5.1-5. - Discharge reporting.
Section 46-12.5.1-6. - Civil penalties for discharge of oil.
Section 46-12.5.1-7. - Damages.
Section 46-12.5.1-8. - Reimbursement for cleanup expenses — Deposit of money.
Section 46-12.5.1-9. - Proceedings for enforcement.
Section 46-12.5.1-10. - Criminal penalties.
Section 46-12.5.1-11. - Emergency powers.
Section 46-12.5.1-12. - Notices of violations and compliance orders.
Section 46-12.5.1-13. - Remedies cumulative.
Section 46-12.5.1-14. - Oil discharge cleanup personnel, equipment, expenses.