216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-10-5.9

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-10-10-5.9 - Compliance and Enforcement

5.9.1Enforcement Options

A. The Director may pursue any combination of the following administrative and judicial enforcement actions, depending upon the circumstances and gravity of each case:

1. Compliance orders pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-20;

2. Immediate compliance orders pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-21;

3. Enforcement of compliance orders pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-23; and

4. Criminal penalties pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1-25.

B. The imposition of one (1) or more remedies and/or penalties provided in § 5.9.1(A) of this Part shall not prevent the Director from jointly exercising any other remedy or penalty available to him or her by statute or Regulation.

C. Consent Agreement/Order

Nothing in this Part shall preclude the Director from resolving outstanding violations or penalties through a Consent Agreement or Consent Order at any time he or she deems appropriate.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-10-5.9

Amended Effective 12/6/2021