§ 46-23-20. Administrative hearings.
All contested cases, all contested enforcement proceedings, and all contested administrative fines shall be heard by the administrative hearing officers, or by subcommittees as provided in § 46-23-20.1, pursuant to the regulations promulgated by the council; provided, however, that no proceeding and hearing prior to the appointment of the hearing officers shall be subject to the provisions of this section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the commissioner of coastal resources management shall be authorized, in his or her discretion, to resolve contested licensing and enforcement proceedings through informal disposition pursuant to regulations promulgated by the council.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 212, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 461, § 10.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-23 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Section 46-23-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 46-23-2. - Coastal resources management council created — Appointment of members.
Section 46-23-2.1. - Members — Term of office — Vacancies.
Section 46-23-3. - Oath of members.
Section 46-23-4. - Officers of the council — Quorum and vote required for action.
Section 46-23-4.1. - The commissioner of coastal resources management.
Section 46-23-5. - Expenses of members.
Section 46-23-6. - Powers and duties — Rights-of-way.
Section 46-23-6.1. - Newport “cliff walk” — Public right-of-way — Legal studies.
Section 46-23-6.2. - Abandonment of rights-of-way.
Section 46-23-6.3. - Tolling of expiration periods.
Section 46-23-7. - Violations.
Section 46-23-7.1. - Administrative penalties.
Section 46-23-7.2. - Proceedings for enforcement.
Section 46-23-7.3. - Criminal penalties.
Section 46-23-7.4. - Penalty for blocking or posting of rights-of-way.
Section 46-23-7.5. - Prosecution of criminal violations.
Section 46-23-8. - Gifts, grants, and donations.
Section 46-23-10. - Cooperation of departments.
Section 46-23-11. - Rules and regulations.
Section 46-23-12. - Representation from coastal communities.
Section 46-23-13. - Application and hearing fees.
Section 46-23-14. - Expert testimony.
Section 46-23-15. - Federal grants and interstate cooperation.
Section 46-23-15.1. - Coordination of harbor safety and enforcement patrols.
Section 46-23-16. - Length of permits, licenses, and easements.
Section 46-23-17. - [Repealed.]
Section 46-23-18. - Prohibited activities.
Section 46-23-18.1. - Permitting.
Section 46-23-18.2. - Rules and regulations.
Section 46-23-18.3. - Sites for disposal of spoil from dredge operations, selection.
Section 46-23-18.4. - Enforcement.
Section 46-23-18.5. - Fees for disposal.
Section 46-23-18.6. - Coastal Resources Management Council Dredge Fund.
Section 46-23-20. - Administrative hearings.
Section 46-23-20.1. - Hearing officers — Appointment — Compensation — Subcommittee.
Section 46-23-20.3. - Prehearing procedure.
Section 46-23-20.4. - Hearings — Orders.
Section 46-23-20.5. - Ex parte consultations.
Section 46-23-20.6. - Oaths — Subpoenas — Powers of hearing officers.
Section 46-23-21. - Notice of permit — Recordation.
Section 46-23-22. - Solid waste disposal licenses — Hearings.
Section 46-23-23. - Municipal comprehension plan consideration.
Section 46-23-24. - Lien on property.
Section 46-23-25. - Issuance of beach vehicle registration permits.