Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-65.3 - Underground Utility Contractors
Section 5-65.3-18. - Enforcement.

§ 5-65.3-18. Enforcement.
It shall be the duty of the board to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The appropriate local municipality authority, involved in the day-to-day inspection of sewer or drain installations, shall assist the board in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The appropriate local municipality shall have the authority to demand the production of the licenses required by this chapter on any site where underground utility contractor work is being installed and have the authority to investigate, and where appropriate, make complaints, pursuant to § 5-65.3-12, where sufficient evidence has been obtained to sustain a reasonable belief that a violation of this chapter has occurred.
History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 212, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-65.3 - Underground Utility Contractors

Section 5-65.3-1. - Purpose.

Section 5-65.3-2. - Definitions.

Section 5-65.3-3. - License required.

Section 5-65.3-4. - Conditions for obtaining an underground utility contractor’s license.

Section 5-65.3-5. - Expiration and renewal of licenses.

Section 5-65.3-6. - Duties of the contractors’ registration and licensing board.

Section 5-65.3-7. - Licensing of underground utility contractors granted without examination.

Section 5-65.3-8. - Responsibilities, performance and conduct.

Section 5-65.3-9. - Insurance required of underground utility contractors.

Section 5-65.3-10. - Bond requirement.

Section 5-65.3-11. - License not transferable or assignable.

Section 5-65.3-12. - Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses.

Section 5-65.3-13. - Procedure for revocation of license.

Section 5-65.3-14. - Subpoena of witness.

Section 5-65.3-15. - Administration of oaths.

Section 5-65.3-16. - Recommendations of board — Order — Rehearing — Review.

Section 5-65.3-17. - Penalties for violations.

Section 5-65.3-18. - Enforcement.

Section 5-65.3-19. - Prosecution of violations and penalties.

Section 5-65.3-20. - Injunctions.

Section 5-65.3-21. - Investigation and prosecution of violations.

Section 5-65.3-22. - Judicial review of proceedings.

Section 5-65.3-23. - Licensing authority.

Section 5-65.3-24. - Municipal inspectors and installation permits.

Section 5-65.3-25. - Severability.