§ 46-23-7.5. Prosecution of criminal violations.
The chairperson and anyone designated by the chairperson, without being required to enter into any recognizance or to give surety for cost, may institute proceedings in the name of the state. It shall be the duty of the attorney general and/or the solicitor of the city or town in which the alleged violation has occurred to conduct the prosecution of all the proceedings. The chairperson may delegate his or her authority to bring prosecution by complaint and warrant to any law enforcement officials authorized by law to bring complaints for the issuance of search or arrest warrants pursuant to chapters 5 and 6 of title 12.
History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 516, § 2.
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 - [Repealed.]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.