Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-65.3 - Underground Utility Contractors
Section 5-65.3-21. - Investigation and prosecution of violations.

§ 5-65.3-21. Investigation and prosecution of violations.
The board shall act as an investigator with respect to the enforcement of all sections of this chapter; shall act as an investigator with respect to the enforcement of all provisions of laws relative to the licensing of underground utility contractors; and to this effect, whenever a complaint is made to the board, or its designee, that provisions of this chapter are being violated, the board may issue an order to cease and desist from that violation and may impose penalties against the violator and against the contractors.
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.