Rhode Island General Laws 5-3.1-19. Injunction against unlawful acts
Whenever, in the judgment of the board, any person or entity has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices that constitute, or will constitute, a violation of this chapter, the board may make application to the superior court for an order enjoining those acts or practices. Upon a showing by the board that the person or entity has engaged, or is about to engage, in any of those acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order, or any other order that may be appropriate shall be granted by the court without bond. In any instance of the granting of an injunction or order by the superior court under this section, the court shall award the board reasonable attorney’s fees.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 159, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 336, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-3.1-19
- Board: means the board of accountancy, a public authority created by § 5-3. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-3.1-3
- Entity: includes a general partnership, limited-liability company, limited-liability partnership, corporation, sole proprietor, trust, and joint venture. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-3.1-3
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6