§ 5-91-17. Enforcement of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
(a) The interstate commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of the compact.
(b) The interstate commission may, by majority vote of the commissioners, initiate legal action in the United States Court for the District of Columbia, or, at the discretion of the interstate commission, in the federal district where the interstate commission has its principal offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, and its promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney’s fees.
(c) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the interstate commission. The interstate commission may avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or regulation of a profession.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 284, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 285, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-91 - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-1. - Purpose. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-2. - Definitions. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-3. - Eligibility. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-4. - Designation of state of principal license. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-5. - Application and issuance of expedited licensure. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-6. - Fees for expedited licensure. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-7. - Renewal and continued participation. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-8. - Coordinated information system. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-9. - Joint investigations. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-10. - Disciplinary actions. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-11. - Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-12. - Powers and duties of the interstate commission. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-13. - Finance powers. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-14. - Organization and operation of the interstate commission. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-15. - Rulemaking functions of the interstate commission. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-16. - Oversight of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-17. - Enforcement of interstate compact. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-18. - Default procedures. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-19. - Dispute resolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-20. - Member states — Effective date — Amendment. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-21. - Withdrawal. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-22. - Dissolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-23. - Severability and construction. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-24. - Binding effect of compact and other laws. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
Section 5-91-25. - Sunset of chapter. [Expires July 1, 2025.]