Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-15. Injunction to restrain operation without license
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Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law upon the advice of the attorney general who shall represent the department in the proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process against any person or governmental unit to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a facility, as defined in this chapter, without a license pursuant to this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 160, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.3-15; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-15
- Department: means the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1
- Facility: means any community residence, day-treatment program, rehabilitation program, public or private, excluding hospitals or units within hospitals for persons with mental illness, addiction/substance abuse disorders or who are persons with developmental disabilities or cognitive disabilities such as brain injury providing program services that do not constitute medical or custodial care, but do offer rehabilitation, habilitation, psychological support, and social guidance. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: means any individual, governmental unit, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association and the legal successor thereof. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1