§ 5-29-38. Injunction of violations.
When it appears to the director and/or board that any person is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the director and/or board may institute an action to enjoin the violation in a court of competent jurisdiction. The court may restrain and/or enjoin any person, firm, corporation, or association from violating any of the provisions of this chapter without regard to whether proceedings have been or may be instituted before the board or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 274, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Section 5-29-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-29-2. - Board of examiners in podiatry — Members.
Section 5-29-3. - Examining committees.
Section 5-29-4. - Powers and duties of the board.
Section 5-29-5. - Power of the director.
Section 5-29-6. - Qualifications of applicants.
Section 5-29-7. - Examination of applicants — Fees — Reexamination.
Section 5-29-8. - Conduct of examination — Issuance of license — Filing of papers.
Section 5-29-9. - Certification without examination of podiatrists from other states.
Section 5-29-10. - Biennial permit to practice podiatry.
Section 5-29-12. - Refusal of licensure.
Section 5-29-13. - Limited registrations.
Section 5-29-14. - Limited registration — Academic faculty.
Section 5-29-15. - Immunity from suit.
Section 5-29-16. - Unprofessional conduct.
Section 5-29-17. - Malpractice complaints.
Section 5-29-19. - Podiatry peer review.
Section 5-29-20. - Privileges and immunities for peer-review activities.
Section 5-29-21. - Privileges conferred by license.
Section 5-29-22. - Misleading as to qualifications.
Section 5-29-23. - Unauthorized practice — Fraud.
Section 5-29-24. - Selling or giving alcohol or narcotics.
Section 5-29-25. - Advertising.
Section 5-29-26. - Orthopedic shoes.
Section 5-29-27. - Immunity from liability.
Section 5-29-28. - Specification of charges.
Section 5-29-29. - Time and notice of hearing.
Section 5-29-30. - Subpoenas — Contempt.
Section 5-29-31. - Report of hearing.
Section 5-29-32. - Decision of the board.
Section 5-29-34. - Penalty for violations generally — Evidence of unauthorized practice.
Section 5-29-35. - Liability of employers and accomplices.
Section 5-29-36. - Violations — Penalties.
Section 5-29-37. - Grounds for discipline without hearing.
Section 5-29-38. - Injunction of violations.
Section 5-29-39. - Severability.
Section 5-29-40. - Persons and practices exempt.
Section 5-29-41. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-29-42. - Continuation of omitted regulatory statutes.